Georgia’s main New Year tree lights up in Tbilisi

Georgia’s main New Year three was lit up at 8 p.m. today in front of the former Parliament building on Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi.

Wishing everyone a happy New Year, Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze lit up the New Year Tree with children. Photo by Tbilisi City Hall.

Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze and his family hosted the guests attending various events in front of the Parliament, while the Gori Women's Choir performed festive songs.

I want to wish you peace, welfare, happiness and all the best. We have a lot to do and I hope all of you will play important role in development of our city”, Kaladze addressed people gathered around the New Year tree.

Tbilisi citizens enjoy the New Year lights. Photo by Tbilisi City Hall.

As the New Year is approaching, Tbilisi is fast transforming into a festive city, with new shimmer and twinkle New Year illuminations.

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