Embassy News
Astana Celebrates Anniversary
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Astana celebrated its 10th anniversary as Kazakhstan’s capital on July 6. The jubilee consisted of a week of events, ranging from monument dedications and gala concerts to an official anniversary ceremony attended by nine foreign heads of state. The government appeared to spare no expense in preparing Astana for the anniversary –- with work continuing around the clock in recent months to pave roads, finish off key construction projects, and bedeck the city with festive billboards and placards. Ambassador Ordway participated in several of the official celebrations and contributed these photos of the jubilee. View photogallery