All is bright: New holiday season decorations in Tbilisi
The holiday season is here and Georgia’s capital of Tbilisi has transformed into a festive city, with new shimmer and twinkling New Year illuminations. Photo by Nino Alavidze / Agenda.ge.
We spent the weekend roaming around the city and capturing some of the most vibrant holiday decorations in order to bring the holiday spirit to you. Photo by Nino Alavidze / Agenda.ge
Tbilisi is welcoming 2018 with brand new illuminations, for which the city government has spent 3 million GEL (about $1.10m/€0.92m*). Photo by Nino Alavidze / Agenda.ge.
This is Georgia’s main New Year tree and it was lit up Friday evening in front of the former Parliament building on Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi. Photo by Nino Alavidze / Agenda.ge.
Hundreds of guests attended various events in front of the Parliament, while the Gori Women's Choir performed festive songs as the main New Year’s tree was lit up. Photo by Nino Alavidze / Agenda.ge.
The New Year’s tree has become a favourite selfie spot for many in Tbilisi since then. Photo by Nino Alavidze / Agenda.ge.
The holiday decorations of Tbilisi made headlines in international media last year. It is expected that this year’s renewed illuminations will impress even more people worldwide. Photo by Nino Alavidze / Agenda.ge.
The installation of New Year’s lights in Tbilisi began on November 6 and ended in mid-December. Less than 2 weeks before New Year’s Eve and the city is now ready for the holiday. Photo by Nino Alavidze / Agenda.ge.
The festive decorations bring joy to kids and their parents equally. Photo by Nino Alavidze / Agenda.ge.
And Santa is always ready to take a selfie or two with some excited children. Photo by Nino Alavidze / Agenda.ge.
Walking in Tbilisi streets in the evening during the holiday season is one of the favourite activities for couples too. Photo by Nino Alavidze / Agenda.ge.
Although the central streets are most attractive to holidaymakers, suburbs in Tbilisi are also decorated with different Christmas lights. Photo by Nino Alavidze / Agenda.ge.
St. George Statue in Tbilisi’s central square is illuminated for the upcoming holidays. Photo by Nino Alavidze / Agenda.ge.
Those who are lucky enough can rest sitting on their father’s neck after a long walk among the beautiful winter displays. Photo by Nino Alavidze / Agenda.ge.
Illuminated trees on Rustaveli Avenue make the night view of the capital city miraculous. Photo by Nino Alavidze / Agenda.ge.
If you enjoyed the pictures, just remember that no photo is going to compare to seeing the city lights in person. Photo by Nino Alavidze / Agenda.ge.