Astana city has celebrated its anniversary. Representatives of all ethnics and cultural centers gathered to congratulate the capital of Kazakhstan. The festive concert was held in the very heart of the city.

  The Jewish community was represented by a well-known "Ot Azoy!" band from Karaganda. They performed several Jewish songs and dances specially for the President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbaev and distinguished guests.

   The band is grateful for the hospitable reception and would like to visit the capital again with a new concert program.

Marina Sommerfeld