National Independence Day is celebrated in Abkhazia on September 30. This holiday was established in honor of the end of the Georgian-Abkhaz war in 1993. The annual events held on this significant date are known for their large scale.
The festive celebrations dedicated to the Independence Day of Abkhazia will be held in the capital Sukhum. The starting point for celebrating Independence Day will be a memorial structure in the Park of Fighting Glory. In the morning, everyone will be able to lay wreaths and bouquets at the foot of the complex dedicated to the soldiers who heroically fought for the freedom of the people. It is expected that the ceremony will be attended by the top leadership of Abkhazia and the parliament, as well as representatives of the national diasporas - Russians, Armenians, Jews, Estonians and Greeks. Schoolchildren and students will speak on behalf of the youth.
The main festive events will traditionally take place on Freedom Square in front of the Government House. It was here that the liberation of the Abkhaz capital took place, which determined the outcome of the entire war. A commemorative rally in honor of the fallen heroes in the Georgian-Abkhaz war is planned on Freedom Square, followed by a military parade. Various types of troops will participate in it: special forces and tankers, representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, rifle battalions, marines and artillery.
In addition, on the Independence Day, the leadership of the republic has planned to receive foreign delegations who will come to congratulate the residents of Abkhazia on an important event for them. At this time, the townspeople and guests of the capital can take a walk along the embankment, where folk fairs will be located. Also, various contests and quizzes with a drawing of valuable prizes will be held here, creative circles will open.
The event will end at the Republican Stadium. In the evening, a festive concert will take place here, in which popular Abkhaz and Russian stars will take part. After the concert, spectators and participants of the festivities will be able to watch the festive fireworks in honor of the Independence Day of Abkhazia.
