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Programme of Solemn Activities Scheduled for the Independence Day of Georgia Print Version

May 26, Tbilisi, Rustaveli Avenue:

• 11:10 Heroes Square - Wreath Laying at Tomb of the Fallen Soldiers - Prime Minister, Koba Kobaladze
• 12:00 Freedom Square - The Swearing-In Ceremony for New Recruits
• 11:00 - 21:00 - The Flower Festival
• 13:00 - Project "Story of an Era" - Time Capsule Planting Ceremony (territory adjacent to the Youth Palace) - Prime Minister
• 140:00 -Signing Ceremony of the Preliminary Agreement for the Transfer of the Estate of Le ville to Georgian Side - to be signed by: Minister of Justice Thea Tsulukiani, State Minister on Diaspora Issues of Georgia Gela Dumbadze, Descendants of the First Republic Government Members (Garden named after the First Republic)
• 13:00 - 13:40 / 16:00 - 16:40 / 19:00 - 19:40 - Movement Theatre Performance
• 12:00 - 12:40 / 15:00 - 15:40 / 18:00 - 18:40 - Pantomime Theatre - Procession/Living Statues
• 12:00 - 17:00 - Exposition of Historical Exhibits (Rustaveli Theatre)
• 14:00 - 14:30 - Street Theatre Performance
• 13:00 - 14:00 - Bati-Bubu Concert
• 15:00 -16:00 - Bzikebi Studio
• 17:00 - 18:00 - Iluridze Band
• 20:00 - 23:00 - Gala Concert - President, Prime Minister, Parliament Speaker, Foreign Guests

Tbilisi, Rustaveli Avenue:
• Exhibition, Sale and Tasting of Georgian Agricultural Products
• Young music bands
• Day of Electronic Music - lineup: Gio Shengelia, COBERT, Sumo, Zurkin
• Sports activities: Khridoli, Shavparosnebi, Grekhetball, street chess, backgammon, rock-climbing, arm wrestling, wrestling, artistic gymnastics, oriental martial arts, street basketball.
• Entertainment Programs for Children: Puppet Theatre, Sports Competition (Merry Starts)
• Exposition of Historical Exhibits
• Art-Cafes with the Support of the Ministry of Culture
• In 12 cities of Georgia - Entertainment activities and Gala Concerts

Activities by Various Agencies:

Plan of Rustaveli Avenue from Freedom Square to Republic Square

1. Ministry of Defence

Venue: Freedom Square
Activities: The Swearing-In Ceremony for New Recruits, The Exhibition of Military Equipment, Musical Show of the Foreign Orchestras.

2. Ministry of Agriculture

Venue: From the Corner of the Building of the TBC Bank to the Villeroy and Boch Store on the both Sides of the Street - 50 meters per side.
Activities: The Exhibition, Tasting and Sale of the Products by the Cooperatives, Wooden Barrels, Lounges, etc., For the purpose of promotion of the Georgian Agricultural Products (Wine, Nuts, Honey, Dried Fruit, etc.), the Ministry of Agriculture will present Goods Produced by Enterprises and Agricultural Cooperatives Funded by the State, as well as the Photo-Exhibition Reflecting the Agricultural Activities in times of the First Independent Republic.

3. Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development

a. Georgian National Tourism Administration

Venue: Last Part of "Univermaghi Tbilisi" Building till the Newsstand - 20-25 meters (across from Borjomi)
Activities: Oculus Video-Guide, Hiking Federation, Monitor with Visuals.

b. Georgia's Innovation and Technology Agency
Venue : In front of the National Museum (across from the Youth Palace)
Activities: Mini model of Techno Park, Products Manufactured at techno Park: Oculus, Glasses, Watches, Bags, Computer Games, Lego Robotix, Samsung VR-s, Furniture Models, Smart Toys.

4. Ministry of Education

Venue: Corner of "Giordano Store" and National Museum
Activities: Young Music Bands (Music Bands of Tbilisi State University, Technical University, Iliauni Band) + Folklore Concert organized by the Ministry of Reconciliation.

5. Ministry of Sports

Venue: In front of Youth Palace (in case of such need, across from it as well) - 75 meters. Activities: Khridoli, Shavparosnebi, Grekhetball, Street Chess, Backgammon, Rock-climbing, Arm Wrestling, Wrestling, Artistic Gymnastics, Exhibitions, Oriental Martial Arts - Distributed in three levels in front of the Palace.

6. City Hall

Venue: On the Stairs in front of the First School and on the Carriageway
Activities: Flower Festival

Gala Concert Stage

Venue: In front of the Parliament Building
Activities: Culture Municipal Service of Tbilisi City Hall will Organize Concerts for Children (Basti-Bubu, Bzikebi), as well as Pantomime Performances. The Gala Concert Starts at 21:00 and will be Finalized by Grandiose Firework.

 

7. Ministry of European Integration

Venue: Second Corner of Lesia Ukrainka Streeet
Activities: 13.5 Thematic Arch Construction with the Information on Visa Liberalization.


8. Ministry of Justice

Venue: National Gallery of Georgia (Blue Gallery) to the Corner of Chanturia Street.
Activities: 3*4 Booth - Installation, Person that Appears in a Monitor and is Willing to Interact with the Passersby.

9. Ministry of Culture 1:

Venue: Across from the Hotel Marriot to the Corner of Besiki Street
Activities: Indoor Café 10*6 - Piano Program + Café "Entrée"

10. Ministry of Culture 2:

Venue: In front of the Rustaveli Theatre
Activities: 40 sq.m. Stage - Concert Program

11. Ministry of Culture 3:

Venue: Across from Shota Rustaveli Theatre and Film Georgian State University
Activities: : Indoor Café 10*6 - Piano Program + Café "Entrée" (Theatre Café)

12. Ministry of Culture 4:

Venue: In front of Vendôme store (next to the Opera turn)
Activities: 40 sq.m. stage - Concert Program, Bands.

13. Ministry of Culture 5:

Venue: Across from the Building of the Opera House
Activities: : Indoor Café 10*6 - Piano Program + Café "Entrée" (Classic Music Café)
14. Ministry of Culture 6:

Venue: In front of the opera House
Activities: Performance dedicated to the events of 1918-1921, Ball.

15. Ministry of Infrastructure

Venue: Area in front of MOMA Building, 70 meters
Activities: Puzzle, Cubes, Cube Constructions, Bridge, Tunnel Construction with Train, Castles, Houses, Distribution of Balloons, Entertainers and Entertainment Programs for Children.


16. Ministry of Environment:

Venue: In front of the IMELI Building, on the both sides of the street (from "Shkhara" to Zara)
Activities: Entertainers, Origami Master Class, Zip-line, Sunflowers, Puppet Theatre, 3D Printer, Giffer, etc
17. Ministry of Energy:

Venue: In front of the "Smart" Building till the Tree
Activities: Imitation of Transmission Lines, Setting up of Energy Yard, entertainment Activities with the Ikano Bar, Lounge Bars.

18. Ministry of Sports 2:

Venue: Area between Melik Azariants House and the Olive Tree
Activities: Street Basketball + Sports Activities (Merry Starts)


19. Ministry of Internal Affairs

Venue: Republic Square
Activities: Concept of the Safe City, Entertainment Activities


20. Exposition of Historical Exhibits
Venue: Foyer of Rustaveli Theatre
Activities: Exposition of Exhibits Presented by the Ministry of Sport, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Parliament, National Bank of Georgia and National library of Georgia.

May 27
►Activities organized by the Ministry of Defence
o The old Hippodrome area; 11:00 am - 17:00 pm
o Parachute Show of British and Georgian Soldiers
o Exhibition of Military Technology and Equipment
o Military Games for Children
o Rugby, Volleyball, Basketball, Chess and Table Tennis Playgrounds
o AIR SOFT - Playing Field
o Shooting Simulation
o Lectures and Training on First Aid
o Exhibition and Sale
o Closing Concert
 Military Bands of NATO member-states
 Military Brass Band of the National Guard of the Ministry of Defence of Georgia
 Georgian National Ensembles and Bands

►Concert of Robbie Williams - Tbilisi Dinamo Arena stadium 17:00

Activities throughout the regions, May 26
Gala Concerts
• Akhaltsikhe, Rabati Complex. Participants: Datuna Mgeladze, Tika Makhaldiani, Band "Region", "Forte"
• Mtskheta, Central. Participants: Boris Bedia, Levan Maspindzelashvili, Marika Rokhvadze, Magda Nikoleishvili, Mariam Ebralidze, datuna Sirbiladze, Band "Erti Meotkhedi", Ensemble "Gordela"
• Telavi, Square of Erekle II. Participants: Gio Khutsishvili and band, Nato gelashvili, Merab Sepashvili, Neli Sebiskveradze, Rusa morchiladze, Dato Gomarteli.
• Batumi, Alphabetic Tower. Participants: Liza Bagrationi, Nato Metonidze, Sopho Khalvashi, Achiko Nizharadze, Anri Jokhadze, Nini Badurashvili, Murman Joniroa, Band "Bani", Ensemble "Batumi"
• Ozurgeti, Zviad Gamsakhurdia Square. Participants: "Frani", Tornike Kipiani and band.
• Gori, Central Square. Participants: Dato Khujadze, "Tbilisuri Kvarteti", Levan Kbilashvili, keti Orjonikidze, Keti Faresashvili, "Goofy Land"
Choir Festival will also be held
• Rustavi, Freedom Square. Participants: Band "Newton" "Chveneburebi", Municipal Jazz band of Rustavi with Ani Kekua and Giorgi Chikovani.
Solo Performers: Oto Nemsadze, Veriko Turashvili, Nutsa Buzaladze, nini Tsiklauri, Kakha Kukhianidze
• Poti, Rustaveli Arc. Participants: Robbie Khukhianidze and band, Tako Gachechiladze, Stevie, group LoudSpeakers
• Kutaisi, David Agmashenebeli Central Square. Participants: "Nikolshow" and "Mgzavrebi".
• Ambrolauri, Central Square. Participants: Meti Gogitidze and the band, "Kuchis Bichebi", Irina Bairamashvili.

Military equipment will be exhibited in:
o Akhaltsikhe
o Batumi
o Gori
o Zugdidi
o Telavi
o Marneuli
o Mtskheta
o Ozurgeti
o Rustavi
o Poti
o Kutaisi

Regions of Georgia:
Poti
10:00-17:00 - Exhibition of Military Equipment, Rustaveli Arc.
10:30 - The Honorary Citizen Award Ceremony - Valerian Gunia State Professional Theater
12:00 - Solemn Procession from the Church of Andrew the First-Called to the Cathedral
12:40 - Opening of the Independence Day Celebrations - area adjacent to the Niko Nikoladze Tower
12:45 - Exhibition of Autographs of the Georgian Kings from the History of Statehood - Niko Nikoladze Tower
Exhibition and Presentation of Tao-Klarjeti Architectural Monuments - K.Kekelidze National Center of Manuscripts
12:00-17:00 - Aquatic Complex Sports School - River Rioni
12:00-17:00 Rowing Complex Sports School - River Rioni
12:00-17:00 - V. Kratasiuk "Canoe Club" - River Rioni
12:00-18:00 - Exhibition of Artifacts from the Poti Museum of Colchian Culture - Central Park
12:00-18:00 - Exhibition of Pieces from the Exhibition Hall of the Fine and Applied Arts - Central Park
12:00-18:00 - Exhibition of work by the School of Arts students - Central Park
12:00-18:00 - Exhibition of work by the Academy of Arts students - Central Park
12:00-18:00 - Showroom of College "Pazisi" - Central Park
12:00-18:00 Exhibition of the work of the Poti Day Center Children with disabilities ა - Central Park
13:00-17:00 - Sunday Sports School - Central Park
13:00-17:00 - Rugby Sports School - Central Park
13:00-17:00 - Nana Aleksandria Chess and Checkers Complex ნ. ალექსანდრიას Sports School - Central Park
13:00-17:00 Complex Sports School - Central Park
13:00-17:00 Wrestling Complex Sports School - Central Park
13:00-17:00 Football Sports School - Central Park
13:00-17:00 Martial Arts Sports School - Central Park
13:00-17:00 - Z. Sarsania Boxing Club "Leader" - Central Park
13:00 - Performance of the students of pre-school educational association. Central Park
13:10-13:50 - Program of the Public and Private Schools - Central Park
13:50-14:10 - Library Union - Artistic Montage - Central Park
14:25-14:45 Youth Creative Center - Central Park
15:00 Concert - Central Park
15: 30 - Planting of unique varieties of vine - with invited guests
19:00 Gala Concert - Rustaveli Arc

Ozurgeti
12:00 Exhibition of Heavy Equipment - Territory Adjacent to the Public Service Hall
12:00 Exhibition of work by the School of Arts students - "May 26" Garden of Plane Trees"
12:00 Marathon Race - Chavchavadze Street
12.00 Essays on the topic of "my city - at the origins of the independence," presented by the schools - Ekvtime Takaishvili Guria Archaeological Museum
12:00 "Garden of Plane Trees":
• Chess Championship
• Table tennis
• Checkers
• Taekwondo
• Arm Wrestling
• Georgian wrestling
12:00 Swimming- "Olympic Centre"
12:00 Center of Tourism - "Garden of Plane Trees"
15:00 - Exhibition of the artist Geronti Ghlonti dedicated to the Independence Day of Georgia - LEPL Picture Gallery
15:00 - Photo-Exhibition of Museum "Old Museum" - "Garden of Plane Trees"
15:00 - Exhibition and Sale of Felt Products and Handcrafts - "Garden of Plane Trees"
15:00 - Book exhibition / central library and bookstore "Biblusi" - "Garden of Plane Trees"
15:00 - Concert of the Music School Orchestra of Folk Instruments - "Garden of Plane Trees"
15:00 - Wine Festival - Area adjacent to the Cinema
15:00 - "Center of Ethnography" - "Garden of Plane Trees"
15:00 - Puppet Theatre Performances for Children - Area adjacent to the Cinema
15:00 - College "Horizon "- Exhibition of Textile Products and Tea
15:00 - Flash-mob - "May 26"- J. Dundua State Choreographic Ensemble "Guria", Z. Gamsakhurdia Square
16:00 Concert
20:00 Gala Concert

Rustavi
Starting from 10:00 - Exhibition of Military Equipment - Rustavi Stadium
12:00 - Air Show by British Parachutists - Rustavi Stadium
12:30 - The Ceremony of Signing the Independence Act will be staged on the City's Central Square
13:00-16:00 - Citizens will be free to sign the Independence Act by the pre-arranged installation
12:00-19:00 - Exhibition of the photographs depicting events, documents and public figures of Georgia
12:00-19:00 - "GIF" and "FREE PHOTO" devices will be installed free of charge
14:00-15:00 - Puppet play will be held for children
13:00-19:00 - Cartoonists will work in the town square
15:00-19:00 - Actors of Pantomime Theatre will walk near the City Hall
15:00-17:00 - Performance incorporating Georgian Martial Arts will be held (Khridoli) Old Georgian martial games will be organized.
17:30-19:00 Concert with the participation of local performers
19:00-19:30 Performance will be held at the central square
20:00-22:00 Gala Concert

Kutaisi
•10:30 - Reception of the Guests of the festival at the White Room of the City Hall
•11:00 - Opening Ceremony of the Third International Festival of Folklore - Flash mob and parade •11:30 - Laying the wreath at the monument of Merab Kostava
•12:00 - The Swearing-In Ceremony for New Recruits
•Starting from 12:00
Exhibition of Military Equipment
Exhibition and Sale of the Handcrafts of Inmates
Flower Festival
Children Attractions
Photo Exhibition dedicated to the Independence Day
Exhibition of Work of Arts School Students
•12:00 - Sports Activities
Taekwondo
Karate
Shavparosnebi
•11:30 -14:00 - Third International Folklore Festival - L. Meskhishvili Professional Drama Theatre
12:00 - Puppet Performance - Puppet Theater
• 14: 00 - Knights fighting for Georgia's Independence - exhibition and lecture - at N. Berdzenishvili historical museum.
• 18: 00 - Final of basketball championship - "Kutaisi" - "Dinamo" Tbilisi
• 19: 00 Play "National Hero" dedicated to the memory of Kaikhosro Cholokashvilis - . Meskhishvili Professional Drama Theatre. Niko Nikoladze School-Lyceum
• 20: 00 Gala Concert
Batumi
From 09:00-Exhibition of Military Equipment-near the Alphabet Tower
12:00-Wreath Laying at the Tomb of Cadets
All day after 12:30-Procession to the Alphabet Tower and Opening of "25 Years of Georgia's Independence" exhibition
From 13:00-Thematic exhibition in the garden adjacent to the Arts Museum
From 20:00-Festive Gala Concert by the Alphabet Tower

Mtskheta
12:00-Exhibition of Defense Ministry's Heavy Military Vehicles/Equipment-Mtskheta's Central Square
12:00-20:00-Exhibition and Sale of Products of Visual Arts, Crafts, and Traditional Georgian Arts-Mtskheta's Central Square
12:00-Public Viewing of the New Center for Culture and Sports Complex under Construction
11:00-13:00-Rowing Race (down the Mtkvari River)
14:00-Opening Ceremony of Mtskheta's Freedom Square
14:00-18:00-Exhibition under the "Paint for Georgia" International Arts Festival
15:00-16:00-Concert Performed by Local Community
16:00-17:00-Concert at the Mtskheta Center for Culture
18:00-Mtskheta Bands Performing
19:00-21:00-Gala Concert

Gori
10:00-18:00-Open Day at the Museum
From 10:00-Exhibition of Military Equipment-Central Square
14:00-18:00-Square Adjacent to the Administrative Building of the City Hall
• Exhibition and Sale of Craftsmanship Products
• Concert
• Indoor Soccer
• Traditional Georgian Games
• Basketball
• Handball
• Arm-Wrestling
• Chess
• Backgammon
18:00-20:00-Gala Concert at the Square Adjacent to the Administrative Building of the City Hall
20:00-22:00-Closing Night of the Choir Music Festival

Akhaltsikhe
09:00-Exhibition of Military Equipment-Tamarashvili Street
12:00-13:00-Sports of Athletics Competition (Running)-Paata Natadze and Merab Kostava Streets
13:00-"Rider's Dream" Performance-Rabati Castle Complex
13:00-15:00-Public School Students and Kindergarten Children Drawing on Asphalt Pavement- Rabati Castle Complex
13:00-15:00-Performance at the Puppet Theater-Rabati Castle Complex
13:00-14:00-Arm-Wrestling Competition- Rabati Castle Complex
14:00-16:00-Wrestling Competition-Rabati Castle Complex
14:00-16:00-Backgammon Competition-Rabati Castle Complex
14:00-18:00-Chess Competition-Rabati Castle Complex
15:00-18:00-Exhibition of Handcraft Products by Persons with Limited Abilities -Rabati Castle Complex
17:00-18:00-Awarding Ceremony of Competitions' Winners
18:00-Concert Featuring the City's Folk, Choreographic, and Ball Dance Groups and Individual Performers
20:00-Gala Concert-Rabati Castle Complex

Telavi
12:00-12:30-Wreath Laying at the Memorial Honoring Heroes fallen for Georgia's Independence-April 9 Square, territories adjacent to the City Hall
12:00-17:00-Exhibition of Military Equipment-Erekle II Square, territory adjacent to the Defense Wall
12:00-17:00-Exhibition at the Book Gallery- Erekle II Square, territory adjacent to the Public Library
12:00-20:00-Amusement Rides for Kids-Erekle II Square
12:00-17:00-Tourism Gallery-Erekle II Square, territory adjacent to the Tourist Center
12:00-17:00-Exhibition of Children's Paintings-territory adjacent to Elene Akhvlediani School of Fine Arts
12:00-17:00-Exhibition of Works by Telavi Artists and Traditional Craftsmen-Old Garden
13:00-14:00-Exhibition Featuring Public Schools-Erekle II Square/Theater Foyer
14:00-15:30-"What? Where? When?" Quiz Finals-Theater Café and Foyer
15:30-17:00-Concert featuring Music and Choreography Studios-Erekle II Square
13:00-15:00-Exhibition Featuring Public Schools-Erekle II Square
12:00-18:00-Street Soccer-New Garden
16:00-20:00-Concert featuring Children's Music Studios and the "Music City" band-Erekle II Square
20:00-22:00-Gala Concert-Erekle II Square
Ambrolauri
12:00 - 18:00 - Exhibition of the work of School of Arts Students and Pedagogues - Kostava str.
12:00 - 18:00 - Art Exhibition and Sale Kostava strt.
12:00 - 18:00 - Drawing on the concrete - Kostava str.
13:00 - 13:15 - Pre-school center - mixed program - Central Square
13:25 - 13:35 - Youth Center Pantomime - Central Square
14:00 - 18:00 Arm wrestling - Kostava str.
14:30 - 18:00 Streetball - Kostava str.
15:00 - 18:00 Table tennis - Kostava str.
15:00 - 18:00 Chess -Kostava str.
15:00 - 18:00 Backgammons -Kostava str.
14:00 - 15:00 The final meeting in wrestling - Wrestling Hall (Bratislava street. N4)
17:30 - 18:00 Music School - mixed program - Central Square
18:10 - 18:50 Culture Center - mixed program -Central Square
19:00 - 21:30 Gala Concert

Let us celebrate the independence day of our country together!