More than 1,500 people came to Medow in Almaty for the ceremony of raising the flag of Kazakhstan. The national flag was raised on a 40-meter pole accompanied by a military brass band. The size of the canvas is 7 by 14 meters, the Akimat Municipality reported. In honor of the Republic Day, Almaty Akim Darkhan Stivaldi also presented state awards on behalf of the President. A festive concert was held at the Palace of the Republic.