San Francisco, October 22, 2026– A flag-raising ceremony was held at San Francisco City Hall in celebration of Kazakhstan’s Republic Day, in the presence of San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie andH.E. Magzhan Ilyassov, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the United States.
The ceremony brought together members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of the business and academic communities, and members of the Kazakh diaspora.
Mayor Daniel Lurie extended his congratulations to the Kazakh community and issued an official proclamation declaring October 25, 2026, as “Kazakhstani-American Friendship and Heritage Day” in San Francisco. The proclamation highlighted the Kazakh-American community’s contributions to San Francisco’s cultural and civic life and recognized the Consulate General of Kazakhstan’s role in strengthening cultural ties between Kazakhstan and the United States.
The ceremony featured a performance of Kazakhstan’s National Anthem, while guests had the opportunity to enjoy traditional Kazakh cuisine.
The celebration continued with a formal reception and cultural program commemorating the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and the United States.
The reception, the first of its scale in the Consulate General’s history, brought together nearly 150 guests. Representatives of U.S. government officials and leading technology companies delivered their remarks. The event aimed to strengthen friendship and cooperation between Kazakhstan and the United States while promoting Kazakh culture.
In honor of the occasion, San Francisco City Hall was illuminated in the colors of Kazakhstan’s flag.
