The National Flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan is a rectangular blue cloth with an image in its center of the sun with 32 rays, under which you can see a soaring steppe eagle. The shaft has a vertical stripe with a national ornament. Images of the sun, rays, an eagle and an ornament appear in gold color. The ratio of the width of the flag to its length is 1:2. The author of the flag is the Honored Artist of Kazakhstan, artist Niyazbekov Shaken Onlasynovich, who won the right of authorship in a difficult struggle.

In the traditions of heraldry, each color symbolizes a certain concept. So, the sky-blue color symbolizes honesty, loyalty and perfection. In addition, the sky-blue color has a deep symbolic meaning in Turkic culture. The ancient Turks have always revered the sky as their god, and their blue-sky banner symbolized devotion to Father ancestor. The sun symbolizes wealth and abundance, life and energy.

The golden eagle soaring under the sun embodies the strength of the state, its sovereignty and independence, the pursuit of high goals and a sustainable future. The image of the golden eagle occupies a special place in the worldview of Eurasian nomads. They associate it with such concepts as freedom and loyalty, dignity and courage, power and purity of thoughts.

The Kazakh ornament represents the harmony of various shapes and lines, it is an expressive means of revealing the inner world of the people. The national ornament along the shaft symbolizes the culture and traditions of the people of Kazakhstan.

The National Coat of Arms is one of the main symbols of the state. History shows that even the nomads of the Bronze Age, who lived on the territory of modern Kazakhstan, identified themselves with a special symbol – a totem, the graphic expression of which later received the name "tamga". For the first time, this term began to be used in the Turkic Khaganate.

The coat of arms of sovereign Kazakhstan was officially adopted in 1992. Its authors are famous architects Zhandarbek Malibekov and Shot-Aman Ualikhanov. The coat of arms has the shape of a circle (wheel) – it is a symbol of life and eternity, which enjoyed special honor among the nomads of the Great Steppe. The central heraldic element in the state coat of arms is the image of a shanyrak (the upper arched part of the yurt) on a blue background, from which uyks (supports) radiate in all directions in the form of sunlight. To the right and left of shanyrak there are images of mythical winged horses. There is a voluminous five-pointed star in the upper part, and the inscription "Qazaqstan" in the lower part. The image of the star, shanyrak, uyks, mythical horses, as well as the inscription "Qazaqstan" are made in gold color. Shanyrak is the main backbone part of the yurt, shaped like a heavenly dome and is one of the key elements of the lifestyle in the traditional culture of Eurasian nomads. The image of shanyrak is a symbol of a common home and a single Homeland for all peoples living in the country. The stable development of Kazakhstan depends on the well-being of every citizen, just as the strength and stability of shanyrak depends on the reliability of all its pillars. The winged mythical tulpar horses in the state coat of arms are a key heraldic element. The image of a horse has personified concepts such as bravery, loyalty and strength since time immemorial. The wings symbolize the centuries-old dream of the multinational people of Kazakhstan to build a strong and prosperous state. They testify to pure thoughts and striving for consistent improvement and creative development. The golden wings of the horses also resemble golden ears and embody the hard work of Kazakhstanis and the material well-being of the country.

Another detail is a five–pointed star. This symbol has been used by mankind since ancient times and embodies the constant desire of people for the light of truth, for everything sublime and eternal. The image of the star reflects the desire of Kazakhstanis to create a country open to cooperation and partnership with all peoples of the world. The main color used in the national coat of arms is the color of gold, which serves as a symbol of wealth, justice and generosity. There is also the color of the flag – sky blue, which harmonizes with the color of gold and symbolizes clear skies, peace and prosperity.

The Anthem of Kazakhstan

In the history of independent Kazakhstan, the national Anthem was approved twice – in 1992 and in 2006. In early 1992, a competition was announced for the music and lyrics of the new anthem of the Republic of Kazakhstan. About 750 projects were sent to the selection committee. During the discussion, the public expressed the opinion on the need to preserve the music of the anthem of the Kazakh SSR. Thus, the authors of the music of the first Kazakh anthem were Mukan Tulebayev, Evgeny Brusilovsky and Latif Hamidi. The competition for the best text was also won by the author's team, represented by famous poets: Muzafar Alimbayev, Kadyr Myrzaliev, Tumanbai Moldagaliev and poetess Jadira Daribayeva.

In 2006, a new National Anthem was adopted. It was based on the popular patriotic song "Menin Kazakstanym". It was written in 1956 by Shamshi Kaldayakov based on poems by Zhumeken Nazhimedenov.

Celebration of the Day of the State Symbols of the Republic of Kazakhstan 

Many events dedicated to the holiday are planned in the capital of Kazakhstan. A book exhibition on the theme "State symbols – a symbol of the nation" will be organized on the Alley of Writers on the basis of the open-air library "Kitap Kala". On this day, from 14.00 to 16.00, the action "I am a patriot of Kazakhstan!" starts in front of the Baiterek monument, a military musical patriotic parade will be held. Also, the action "Ramizderim-aybin" will be held on the city Arbat and in the city central park. As part of the campaign, national flags will be distributed to residents of the city, prizes will be raffled off on a quiz. At 19.00, a parade of patriotic songs "Menin Elim!" will take place on the city Arbat. Also, a mass bike ride dedicated to the Day of the State Symbols of the Republic of Kazakhstan will be held in Astana on June 8.

In honor of the holiday, a solemn ceremony of raising the national flag and singing the anthem will be held in Almaty at 11.00 on the square near the Medeu alpine sports complex. At 15.00, the House of Social Services will host a conference on the theme "Kok tudyn zhelbiregeni" with the participation of public figures, historians, experts, representatives of non-governmental organizations and youth. At 16.00, a festive concert dedicated to the Day of State Symbols of the Republic of Kazakhstan will be held at the Theater of traditional Art "Alatau". At 19.00, the patriotic concert of the academic folklore and ethnographic orchestra "Otyrar Sazy" named after Tlendiev "Menin elim" will be held at the Kazakh State Philharmonic named after Zhambyl.