The residents and visitors of all the municipalities have the opportunity to attend various entertainment events and musical performances throughout the week. Photo via City Hall of Telavi Municipality
Georgia’s eastern Kvareli, Gurjaani, Telavi and western Lentekhi, Zugdidi, Chiatura and Khobi municipalities have been celebrating New Year with festive decorations, Christmas markets, concerts, exhibitions, children's space as well as the sale of local products and handicrafts.
Photo via City Hall of Lentekhi Municipality
The residents and visitors of all the municipalities have the opportunity to attend various entertainment events and musical performances throughout the week. Fairy tales, costumed characters, Santa Claus, elves and animators, and other entertaining events are specially organised for children, the City Halls of the Municipalities said on Friday.
Photo via City Hall of Khobi Municipality
Kvareli’s central square has hosted New Year's events featuring a Christmas market, an elf’s workshop and Santa's post office, as well as a musical carnival and a theatrical performance. The festive celebrations ended with a grand concert.
Photo via City Hall of Kvareli Municipality
Grand New Year’s Eve celebrations were held in Gurjaani, with Santa Claus visiting children and handing gifts. The festive events featured local and guest Georgian artists and dance and folk ensembles. The celebrations continued on Wednesday with a solo concert by Nini Shermadini and the band.
Photo via City Hall of Gurjaani Municipality
Open cinema, musical carnival, Christmas market, exhibitions, sale of handicrafts, and entertaining events for children were organised in Telavi as well, where the New Year festivities ended with a gala concert featuring Georgian artists and a spectacular display of fireworks.
Photo via City Hall of Telavi Municipality
A Christmas market, festive illuminations and children's spaces have been also arranged in Chiatura, with local entrepreneurs able to exhibit their handicrafts and products for sale.