Flags of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan Prepared for Journey to Space to Celebrate 30th Anniversary
"Yo, guess what's happening in Astana, eh?"
Space Station Flag WaveHeads up! Flags emblazoned with the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan's (APK) 30th-anniversary emblem and the "Assembly's Youth" logo are about to take a cosmic voyage. These bad boys are set to hitch a ride on the Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft, launching April 8, carrying Roscosmos cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut. The idea comes from the passionate youth of Kyzylorda Region, where the APK youth forum will be held on April 7-8. Participants will witness the launch, and after a year-long space sojourn, the flags will return to Earth.
Peaks and EmblemsIn February, a group of brave Kazakh climbers hoisted the APK emblem atop Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, ahead of Gratitude Day and the APK's anniversary. The expedition, spearheaded by Maxut Zhumayev, a highly respected climber, was backed by the Kazakhstan Mountaineering Federation.
Apkbin' SessionMark your calendars for April 23-24 — that's when the 34th APK session will go down, celebrating the assembly's 30th anniversary.
FYIAlthough there's no mention of space-related activities or mountain expeditions in the upcoming anniversary celebrations as of April 2025, the confirmed events are focused on cultural, sporting, and community-driven initiatives. Additionally, expect more celebrations for the Day of Unity of the People of Kazakhstan (May 1), potentially overlapping with APK anniversary activities.
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"Yo, in Astana, the Kazakh flags emblematic of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan's 30th anniversary and 'Assembly's Youth' are set to embark on a mountaineering journey to space, launched on the Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft on April 8."
"Just two months ago, a team of Kazakh climbers planted the APK emblem on the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, symbolizing the fusion of their passion for mountaineering and their national pride."
"During the 34th APK session on April 23-24, the assembly will mark its 30th anniversary, focusing on cultural, sporting, and community initiatives, with no confirmed space or mountain expeditions as of now."
"Meanwhile, the upcoming Day of Unity of the People of Kazakhstan (May 1) might offer additional celebrations in conjunction with APK anniversary activities, maintaining a balance between space-and-astronomy, sports, and more, staying true to the spirit of the assembly."
