A matinee was held at the National Military-Patriotic Center, where the head of the Defense Ministry, Lieutenant General of Aviation Dauren Kosanov, along with children, lit the main Christmas tree of the Armed Forces.

       Children of the center's military personnel and civilian staff came to the celebration in fairytale costumes. In anticipation of a New Year's miracle, they sang the song «Zhana Zhyl» (Winter Night) with Father Frost and Snegurochka.

         On behalf of the Ministry of Defense, Lieutenant General of Aviation Dauren Kosanov congratulated the children and parents on the upcoming New Year.

         «You are the bright future of our country. Each of you possesses talent and great potential. May 2026 bring you new achievements, joy, and good fortune. I wish you all good health, prosperity, and happiness»,- he said.

The children were in a great mood when the students from the «Zhas Sarbaz» creative studio performed a New Year's dance. The matinee participants also had the opportunity to showcase their talents.

         They sang New Year's songs, danced, and recited poems. They received traditional gifts from fairy-tale characters, with whom they took souvenir photos.

         A New Year's performance then unfolded in the concert hall, giving the children a thrilling experience and a great mood. It's worth noting that the fairytale characters were played by soldiers from the creative platoon of the National Military-Patriotic Center.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/1130404?lang=kk