Georgian anthem to be played across Georgia on Independence Day
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The Georgian anthem will be heard in all towns of Georgia, in public transport and squares at 17:10 on May 26, on the Day of Independence of Georgia.
17:10 is the time when the head of the First Democratic Republic of Georgia Noe Zhordania signed the document proclaiming the country’s independence.
The anthem will be the culmination of the day,” the organisers of the Independence Day events say.
Georgia marked the 100th anniversary since the creation the First Democratic Republic of Georgia last year.
Everyone is welcomed to join the May 16 events in Tbilisi and regions. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge.
The Democratic Republic of Georgia (DRG) existed from May 1918 to February 1921 and was the first modern establishment of a republic of Georgia.
The DRG was created after the collapse of the Russian Empire that began with the Russian Revolution of 1917.
Facing permanent internal and external problems, the young state was unable to withstand invasion by the Russian Red Army, and collapsed between February and March 1921 and became a Soviet republic.
Georgia regained independence in 1991.
Georgia is preparing to celebrate Independence Day on May 26 with a wide range of cultural, educational and entertainment activities that are planned in capital Tbilisi as well as regional cities.
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In one of the most unique events of today’s Independence Day celebrations across Georgia, scenes from the medieval epic The Knight in the Panther’s Skin will be reenacted at the Rabati Castle in the country’s south.
Georgian flags are flying in the centre of the Irish capital of Dublin in celebration of the upcoming Independence Day of Georgia. This is the second year Dublin has been decorated with Georgian flags in celebration of the May 26 holiday.
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Traffic movement in Tbilisi will be restricted due to preparations being made for Georgian Independence Day on May 26.