European landmarks, sights illuminated for Georgia’s independence anniversary
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Locations and sights in cities of Europe have been illuminated in the Georgian national colours to mark Independence Day and the centennial of the First Democratic Republic of Georgia today.
Marking the dual date and in recognition of partnership between countries, red-and-white lighting has lit up monuments and buildings from Ljubljana, Slovenia to Brussels, Belgium.
In the Slovenian capital, the Medieval castle above the city found itself in the coloured spotlight.
A bridge over the Neris River in Vilnius. Photo: Georgian Embassy in Lithuania.
In Vilnius, Lithuania, bridges over the Neris River and the hilltop Three Crosses monument was selected for the symbolic tribute.
In Brussels, the trademark monument of Manneken-Pis was dressed in Georgian national costume chokha, a move that has become customary for annual May 26 date.
The Ljubljana castle illuminated in Georgia’s national colours. Photo: Georgia’s foreign ministry press office.
Other locations joining the celebration include Lisbon, Portugal and Tartu, Estonia, while Canada’s capital Ottawa will be involved in the symbolic gesture on the other side of the Atlantic.
The Georgian people will also receive congratulations in the South Korean capital Seoul, the United States Congress and the United Nations offices in New York.
The Three Crosses monument in Vilnius. Photo: Georgian Embassy in Lithuania.
Among the occasions paying homage to the 1918 date, Georgian state vocal ensemble Batumi will host around 80 service members of the Georgian Armed Forces for a concert in Germany, before their departure for the NATO peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan.
Beyond today’s celebrations, cultural events and receptions will welcome guests and participants of the 100th anniversary of the independence date in Georgia and abroad throughout the year.
She has wished the country good fortune and happiness of the people of Georgia in the coming year.
Google has congratulated Georgia on its 100th anniversary of the creation of the first Democratic Republic of Georgia in 1918.
Georgia marks the 100th anniversary since the creation First Republic of Georgia today. The Government of Georgia has organized more than 100 events abroad to specially mark the date. More than 100 start-ups, Georgian and international organisations are involved in organising events.
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Jean-Claude Juncker delivered his speech at Freedom Square in Tbilisi today during a ceremony dedicated to the 100th anniversary celebration of the first democratic republic of Georgia. Standing in front of the Georgian soldiers he thanked Georgia for its ‘invaluable role’ in EU peace-keeping operations, serving noble causes.
Georgian Independence Day is being celebrated all around the country with a variety of events as today is the 100th anniversary since the creation of the First Democratic Republic of Georgia.
A brand-new Independence Hall has opened at the National Parliamentary Library of Georgia with exhibits of Georgia’s contemporary history.
A festive historical reenactment of the proclamation of Georgia’s independence exactly 100 years ago crowned the May 26 Independence Day celebrations in capital Tbilisi today.
Attended by the Foreign Minister of Georgia Mikheil Janelidze, the President of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium Siegfried Bracke and Deputy Secretary General of NATO Rose Gottemoeller, the event highlighted Georgia’s European aspirations, values and progress.