Georgia’s independence celebrated around the world

Georgian Embassies around the world are celebrating Georgia’s 97th anniversary of independence.

On May 26 more than a dozen Georgian Embassies in different countries marked the country’s Independence Day by hosting celebrations, official receptions and concerts.

Georgian Embassies in Ireland, Denmark, Lithuania, Latvia, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Switzerland, Cyprus, Slovakia, Germany, Canada, Portugal, Turkey, Hungary, Egypt and more recognized Georgia’s Independence Day and hosted politicians, diplomats and invited guests at special ceremonies.

The Georgian Embassies presented aspects of Georgian culture to their host nations, including traditional Georgian wine and cuisine and music performed by national folk groups.

Below are pictures that showed how Georgian Embassies abroad celebrated the country’s Independence Day.

Young Georgians perform at the Independence Day celebration in the Netherlands.

Georgian folk dancers perform at the Independence Day celebration in Cyprus.

Georgian folk singers performed national songs at the Independence Day celebration event in Latvia. 

Georgian Opera singer and star of the Magdeburg Opera, baritone Gocha Abuladze performed with Georgian vocal ensemble Georgika at the  Independence Day celebration event in Germany.

Georgian wine and traditional wine vessels were presented at the  Independence Day celebration event in Turkey. 

Georgian Embassies in Switzerland celebrated Georgia's Independence Day on May 26.