Countries from around the world congratulate Georgia on Independence Day
The First Democratic Republic of Georgia lasted only three years. In 1921 the country was invaded by the Russian Red Army. Georgia resigned its independence in 1991. Photo: Screenshot from the video of the Embassy of Georgia to Lithuania.
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Countries from around the world congratulate Georgia on Independence Day. Different sights throughout the world were illuminated in white and red, the colors of the national flag of Georgia.
The flag of Georgia was unfurled in the centre of Vilnius. Two historical bridges in Vilnius and the building of the City Hall in the second largest city in Lithuania, Kaunas were lit in red and white colours.
As a sign of respect, the City Hall of San Francisco raised the Georgian flag on its building.
We thank the Mayor and the whole team at the City Hall of San Francisco for honouring the Independence Day of #Georgia???????? by raising the Georgian flag???????? #MAY26 #GEOUS???????????????????? pic.twitter.com/54P15S36Le
— Embassy of Georgia???????? in US (@GeorgianEmbassy) May 26, 2020
The Embassy of Georgia in Jerusalem also celebrated the Independence Day. The old city walls were lit with the flags of the two nations.
National day celebrations restarted in #Jerusalem with the @emb_israel of #Georgia celebrating as the old city walls were lit with the flags of the two nations????????????????. Min. for Jerusalem and Heritage @realrafiperets and the Mayor of Jerusalem were in attendance. pic.twitter.com/j6TNSWy9Sv
— Meron Reuben (@AmbMeronReuben) May 26, 2020
On the occasion of the Independence Day of Georgia, the Georgian national anthem was played from the tower of St. Jacob’s Church in the Hague.
The Embassy of Georgia to the UK has published a video, in which 'Chela and Buska’ , the Cambridge Georgia Choirs perform Georgian chant ‘Shen Khar Venakhi’ [Geo. You are a vineyard].
An outstanding example of unique friendship between the people of Georgia and the UN. We are grateful to Chela and Buska for finding the way to mark this day with us on this special day for Georgia”, reads the text entitled to the video published on the Facebook page of the Embassy.
On may 26, 1918, the Act of Independence was adopted, which established the First Democratic Republic of Georgia.
The First Democratic Republic of Georgia lasted only three years. In 1921 the country was invaded by the Russian Red Army.
Georgia resigned its independence in 1991.
EU Ambassador to Georgia Carl Harzell has extended his congratulations to Georgia and its people on Independence Day and said that the European Union is proud to stand together with Georgia on this day, ‘as we continue standing up for her independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.’
US President Donald Trump has congratulated Georgia on its Independence Day, stating that for decades the United States and Georgia ‘have enjoyed a strong partnership rooted in shared values and interests.’
The US State Secretary Mike Pompeo has congratulated Georgia on its Independence Day, stating that the US and Georgia have a strong strategic partnership built upon shared values and a deep love of freedom, independence, and unity.
Today Georgians mark Independence Day, commemorating May 26, 1918 – the day when the Act of Independence was adopted and which established the First Democratic Republic of Georgia.Due to the coronavirus pandemic, no large-scale events will take place around the country, with Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia marking the date with the country’s armed forces, on the base of the fourth mechanised brigade.
Today Georgia marks the 30th anniversary of the referendum that led to the country gaining independence from the Soviet Union.