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Tbilisi’s main Christmas tree lit up

The main Christmas tree will be surrounded by a Christmas village from December 25. Photo: N.Alavidze/Agenda.ge

Agenda.ge, 22 Dec 2018 - 21:30, Tbilisi,Georgia

The mayor of Tbilisi Kakha Kaladze and Prime Minister of Georgia Mamuka Bakhtadze have lit up the city's main Christmas tree on First Republic Square today.

"I wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year. 2018 has not been one of the easiest for our country and unfortunately, many people are still living in difficult conditions. Georgia needs solidarity as never before. By standing together, with great love, motivation and unity we will address all the challenges we are facing. 2019 will be a much better year," PM Bakhtadze said.

The motto of this year’s holiday season in Tbilisi is ‘The city full of love’. Photo: David Tabagari

The main Christmas tree will be surrounded by a Christmas village and fair from December 25 to January 7 on First Republic Square.

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