Kazakhstan’s fundamental law — the Constitution — was adopted at a national referendum on Aug. 30, 1995, and has been celebrated annually since then as Constitution Day. The document holds the highest legal authority as the core of the country’s legal system and the foundation of its political system. The 1995 constitution replaced the earlier version adopted in 1993 and has since undergone several amendments, in 1998, 2007, 2011, 2017 and 2019.
This year, the main celebration in Almaty took place at the square in front of the Republic Palace. The program included a formal ceremony, concerts and a theatrical performance.
The event opened with the national anthem performed live by a symphony orchestra, followed by a performance highlighting Kazakhstan’s unity and honoring various professions.
The event’s repertoire featured both classical music and popular songs by well-known local singers such as Tamara Asar and Zhanar Aizhanova. The first half concluded with a set by legendary award-winning Kazakh singer Roza Rymbayeva, famous for her songs from the 1980s. Some Western listeners may recognize her through comparisons of her music to the city pop genre.
The second half began with the theatrical production «Almaty, My Love» (Kazakh: Алматы – махаббатым), followed by concerts from headliners Yenlik and Kairat Nurtas.
According to city authorities, the event drew more than 10,000 attendees.
