Astana, Kazakhstan, Dec.1
By Daniyar Mukhtarov - Trend:
Kazakhstan is marking the First President's Day on Dec.1. making today a day-off in the country.
Kazakh Parliament adopted a law "On amendments to the law "On Holidays in the Republic of Kazakhstan" on Dec.10, 2011 and established a new public holiday - First President's Day.
A number of events are being held in Astana on Dec.1: a ceremony of raising the standard of the head of state and handing the flag of the State Protection Service, "One Homeland! One Destiny! One leader! " event, a ceremony of lighting the main tree of the country with the participation of the head of state and etc.
Edited by CN