Day of Capital: 37 couples married in Astana (PHOTOS)
The wedding festivity is a bright and interesting project which became a good tradition of the capital that is held for the seventh time.
It should be noted the event was organized with support of department of business and industry of Astana city.
According to head of the departments Malika Bekturova, this year is a unique because the couples will compete for the valuable prizes - vacation package to Turkey and Borovoye.
The main goal of the project - increase patriotism residents of the capital, instilling in them a love for their city, creating an unforgettable event in the day of their wedding, which coincided with the Day of the capital.
"The ceremony of marriage, dedicated to the celebration of Astana day is a colorful fun project that includes a lot of joy, laughter, smiles, champagne, dancing, and fun contests. Today brides are very beautiful in white dresses. The young couples decided to register their relationship this day exactly, and I wish the happy family life to all just married,” head of the Education Department of Astana Elmira Suhanberdieva said.
After the ceremony, the couple went to the flagpole and released white balloons into the sky.
Madina Nurbekova
Photos by Azamat Aliev
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