In Photos: Independence Day Celebration in Tbilisi
Thousands of Georgians have flocked to Freedom Square and adjacent Rustaveli Avenue in downtown Tbilisi for Independence Day celebrations, to mark 104 years since the proclamation of the Democratic Republic of Georgia, following 117 years of Russian yoke.
Our own Otar Kobakhidze has captured the festivities in the capital:
“Toward Europe,” banners displayed on the Parliament building say. May 26, 2022. Photo: Otar Kobakhidze / Civil.ge.
Georgians pack Freedom Square for Independence Day celebrations. May 26, 2022. Photo: Otar Kobakhidze.A kid holds the flag of Georgia on Independence Square. May 26, 2022. Photo: Otar Kobakhidze.
Armored vehicles on display on the Freedom Square. May 26, 2022. Photo: Otar Kobakhidze.Georgian flag with ribbons for Ukraine. May 26, 2022. Photo: Otar Kobakhidze.Independence Day ceremony on Freedom Square. May 26, 2022. Photo: Otar Kobakhidze.
The T-shirt of a young man holding a Georgian flag says “Glory to Ukraine, Glory to Heroes.” May 26, 2022. Photo: Otar Kobakhidze.
Georgian and Ukrainian flags. May 26, 2022. Photo: Otar Kobakhidze.Georgian and Ukrainian flags. May 26, 2022. Photo: Otar Kobakhidze.Georgians pack Freedom Square for Independence Day celebrations. May 26, 2022. Photo: Otar Kobakhidze.Georgians pack Freedom Square for Independence Day celebrations. May 26, 2022. Photo: Otar Kobakhidze.Pop-up stands on Rustaveli Avenue. May 26, 2022. Photo: Otar Kobakhidze.Pop-up stands on Rustaveli Avenue. May 26, 2022. Photo: Otar Kobakhidze.Pop-up stands on Rustaveli Avenue. May 26, 2022. Photo: Otar Kobakhidze.
