Organized by the Social Services Department of the Saryarka District under the Municipal Public Institution “Center for Active Longevity” of the Astana City Administration, a seasonal summer dance evening titled “Sunny Summer” was held at Arbat Square.
The main purpose of the event was to provide meaningful leisure opportunities for retirees, promote an active lifestyle, encourage the development of their creative talents, and create a joyful atmosphere.
The evening opened with heartfelt greetings from the hosts, who welcomed participants into a festive environment filled with friendship and happiness. Throughout the program, talented performers from the Center for Active Longevity showcased their artistic abilities.
The audience particularly enjoyed the modern Hip-Hop dance performed by the Saryarka Dance Group, which left a strong impression on the guests. In addition, songs such as “Appaq Niet” and “Ainalayin Qyzdar-ai”, performed by Saliha Muldaeva, were warmly received and highly appreciated by the audience.
During the event, the Gauhartas Dance Group presented the dance “Zhalyn,” the Saryarka Dance Group performed “Mardjandja,” the republican competition laureate Ademi Dauir Dance Group showcased “Maria Magdalena,” and the Shabyt Dance Group delighted guests with “Cucanella.” Their performances created a vibrant and uplifting atmosphere for everyone in attendance.
Throughout the concert program, participants sang along with the performers, danced together with the dance groups, and fully enjoyed the pleasant summer evening. At the end of the event, all guests joined an open-format disco, bringing back cherished memories of their youth.
Such events encourage retirees to take an active role in community life, make new friends, and strengthen social connections. The “Sunny Summer” dance evening brought joy to its participants and left them with unforgettable memories.
During the evening, Serik Karabatyrov, Director of the Center for Active Longevity, Kenzhebolat Bapishev, Head of the Social Services Department for the Saryarka District, and Ulyash Kusainova, a representative of the Veterans Council, congratulated the guests on the opening of the summer recreation season and shared their warm wishes.
The organizers noted that summer dance evenings at the Arbat recreation area will be held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month and invited all retirees of the city to join future gatherings.
