The bottom of the flag is light blue, and there is a golden sun in the middle of the flag. The sun emits 32 rays and there is an eagle spreading its wings and flying. There is a vertical bar near the flagpole, which is a traditional Kazakh gold pattern. Light blue is a traditional color that Kazakhs like, representing the sky and symbolizing leisure, peace and tranquility. Kazakhstan adopted this national flag after its independence in 199 1 12. /kloc-0 opened on June 4, 992.