Dozens of Fathers Christmas march through streets of Almaty

Dozens of Fathers Christmas participated in the Pre-New Year’s Eve parade in Almaty, Kazinform News Agency reports.

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Some 60 people dressed as Santa Clauses or Fathers Christmas marched the central streets of Almaty from the Abai Square through Dostyq Avenue to Kabanbay Batyr Street extending their New Year’s greetings to the residents and guests of the city.

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It is no coincidence that the Astana Square was chosen as the final destination of the parade. This is where the city will ring in the New Year on December 31.

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The main 20-m tall Christmas tree was lit up in the Abai Square in Almaty on December 20.

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Photo credit: Alexander Pavsky/ Kazinform
New Year
Photo credit: Alexander Pavsky/ Kazinform

 

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