Capital City Day (Kazakhstan)

[2] On 18 July 2008, the government approved a bill making Capital Day a state holiday.

On Capital City Day in 2005, Jastar Park on Dóńgelek Square was unveiled.

[3] The day will end with fireworks over Yessil River embankment, as well as a city park.

[6] Since 2009, the most famous brass bands in the country and around the world perform at the Astana Samaly International Festival.

A military tattoo known as the Eskeri Kernei ("Military Trumpet") International Festival is held on Capital City Day, held annually since 2012 under the auspices and support of the Nur-Sultan Mayor’s Office.