On May 26, 1918 the National Council of Georgia declared independence of the country and passed the Act of Independence. Since then, Georgian Independence Day has been celebrated on May 26, although differently at different times. During the Soviet era, the date was only celebrated by Georgian immigrants in different countries, due to the fact that even talking about the event was strictly forbidden inside Georgia at the time. The 1990s marked the beginning of a tradition of celebrating the Independence Day in the form of military parades, which peaked in its popularity and scale in the last few years. The tradition of military parades on Independence Day was abandoned in Georgia following the most recent elections, when the opposition forces came into power. Different kinds of festivities are held in Tbilisi and the regions of Georgia on May 26: exhibitions, concerts, public rallies, theatrical performances and displays of stands depicting the work and products of public, as well as private industries and institutions on Rustaveli Avenue. Although, Independence Day celebrations still do not take place without military equipment and soldiers. Celebrations still involve an air show, as well as the ceremony of new military recruits taking an oath and exhibitions of heavy military equipment, most of which are produced in Georgia. Children are the main guests of this “Military Exhibition”. 26 May, Independence day of George. Rose Revolution Square. Tbilisi, Georgia 2013

On May 26, 1918 the National Council of Georgia declared independence of the country and passed the Act of Independence. Since then, Georgian Independence Day has been celebrated on May 26, although differently at different times. During the Soviet era, the date was only celebrated by Georgian immigrants in different countries, due to the fact that even talking about the event was strictly forbidden inside Georgia at the time. The 1990s marked the beginning of a tradition of celebrating the Independence Day in the form of military parades, which peaked in its popularity and scale in the last few years. The tradition of military parades on Independence Day was abandoned in Georgia following the most recent elections, when the opposition forces came into power. Different kinds of festivities are held in Tbilisi and the regions of Georgia on May 26: exhibitions, concerts, public rallies, theatrical performances and displays of stands depicting the work and products of public, as well as private industries and institutions on Rustaveli Avenue. Although, Independence Day celebrations still do not take place without military equipment and soldiers. Celebrations still involve an air show, as well as the ceremony of new military recruits taking an oath and exhibitions of heavy military equipment, most of which are produced in Georgia. Children are the main guests of this “Military Exhibition”. 26 May, Independence day of George. Freedom Square. Tbilisi, Georgia 2014

On May 26, 1918 the National Council of Georgia declared independence of the country and passed the Act of Independence. Since then, Georgian Independence Day has been celebrated on May 26, although differently at different times. During the Soviet era, the date was only celebrated by Georgian immigrants in different countries, due to the fact that even talking about the event was strictly forbidden inside Georgia at the time. The 1990s marked the beginning of a tradition of celebrating the Independence Day in the form of military parades, which peaked in its popularity and scale in the last few years. The tradition of military parades on Independence Day was abandoned in Georgia following the most recent elections, when the opposition forces came into power. Different kinds of festivities are held in Tbilisi and the regions of Georgia on May 26: exhibitions, concerts, public rallies, theatrical performances and displays of stands depicting the work and products of public, as well as private industries and institutions on Rustaveli Avenue. Although, Independence Day celebrations still do not take place without military equipment and soldiers. Celebrations still involve an air show, as well as the ceremony of new military recruits taking an oath and exhibitions of heavy military equipment, most of which are produced in Georgia. Children are the main guests of this “Military Exhibition”. 26 May, Independence day of George. Rose Revolution Square. Tbilisi, Georgia 2013

On May 26, 1918 the National Council of Georgia declared independence of the country and passed the Act of Independence. Since then, Georgian Independence Day has been celebrated on May 26, although differently at different times. During the Soviet era, the date was only celebrated by Georgian immigrants in different countries, due to the fact that even talking about the event was strictly forbidden inside Georgia at the time. The 1990s marked the beginning of a tradition of celebrating the Independence Day in the form of military parades, which peaked in its popularity and scale in the last few years. The tradition of military parades on Independence Day was abandoned in Georgia following the most recent elections, when the opposition forces came into power. Different kinds of festivities are held in Tbilisi and the regions of Georgia on May 26: exhibitions, concerts, public rallies, theatrical performances and displays of stands depicting the work and products of public, as well as private industries and institutions on Rustaveli Avenue. Although, Independence Day celebrations still do not take place without military equipment and soldiers. Celebrations still involve an air show, as well as the ceremony of new military recruits taking an oath and exhibitions of heavy military equipment, most of which are produced in Georgia. Children are the main guests of this “Military Exhibition”. 26 May, Independence day of George. Rose Revolution Square. Tbilisi, Georgia 2013

On May 26, 1918 the National Council of Georgia declared independence of the country and passed the Act of Independence. Since then, Georgian Independence Day has been celebrated on May 26, although differently at different times. During the Soviet era, the date was only celebrated by Georgian immigrants in different countries, due to the fact that even talking about the event was strictly forbidden inside Georgia at the time. The 1990s marked the beginning of a tradition of celebrating the Independence Day in the form of military parades, which peaked in its popularity and scale in the last few years. The tradition of military parades on Independence Day was abandoned in Georgia following the most recent elections, when the opposition forces came into power. Different kinds of festivities are held in Tbilisi and the regions of Georgia on May 26: exhibitions, concerts, public rallies, theatrical performances and displays of stands depicting the work and products of public, as well as private industries and institutions on Rustaveli Avenue. Although, Independence Day celebrations still do not take place without military equipment and soldiers. Celebrations still involve an air show, as well as the ceremony of new military recruits taking an oath and exhibitions of heavy military equipment, most of which are produced in Georgia. Children are the main guests of this “Military Exhibition”. 26 May, Independence day of George. Rose Revolution Square. Tbilisi, Georgia 2013

On May 26, 1918 the National Council of Georgia declared independence of the country and passed the Act of Independence. Since then, Georgian Independence Day has been celebrated on May 26, although differently at different times. During the Soviet era, the date was only celebrated by Georgian immigrants in different countries, due to the fact that even talking about the event was strictly forbidden inside Georgia at the time. The 1990s marked the beginning of a tradition of celebrating the Independence Day in the form of military parades, which peaked in its popularity and scale in the last few years. The tradition of military parades on Independence Day was abandoned in Georgia following the most recent elections, when the opposition forces came into power. Different kinds of festivities are held in Tbilisi and the regions of Georgia on May 26: exhibitions, concerts, public rallies, theatrical performances and displays of stands depicting the work and products of public, as well as private industries and institutions on Rustaveli Avenue. Although, Independence Day celebrations still do not take place without military equipment and soldiers. Celebrations still involve an air show, as well as the ceremony of new military recruits taking an oath and exhibitions of heavy military equipment, most of which are produced in Georgia. Children are the main guests of this “Military Exhibition”. 26 May, Independence day of George. Freedom Square. Tbilisi, Georgia 2014

On May 26, 1918 the National Council of Georgia declared independence of the country and passed the Act of Independence. Since then, Georgian Independence Day has been celebrated on May 26, although differently at different times. During the Soviet era, the date was only celebrated by Georgian immigrants in different countries, due to the fact that even talking about the event was strictly forbidden inside Georgia at the time. The 1990s marked the beginning of a tradition of celebrating the Independence Day in the form of military parades, which peaked in its popularity and scale in the last few years. The tradition of military parades on Independence Day was abandoned in Georgia following the most recent elections, when the opposition forces came into power. Different kinds of festivities are held in Tbilisi and the regions of Georgia on May 26: exhibitions, concerts, public rallies, theatrical performances and displays of stands depicting the work and products of public, as well as private industries and institutions on Rustaveli Avenue. Although, Independence Day celebrations still do not take place without military equipment and soldiers. Celebrations still involve an air show, as well as the ceremony of new military recruits taking an oath and exhibitions of heavy military equipment, most of which are produced in Georgia. Children are the main guests of this “Military Exhibition”. 26 May, Independence day of George. Rose Revolution Square. Tbilisi, Georgia 2013

On May 26, 1918 the National Council of Georgia declared independence of the country and passed the Act of Independence. Since then, Georgian Independence Day has been celebrated on May 26, although differently at different times. During the Soviet era, the date was only celebrated by Georgian immigrants in different countries, due to the fact that even talking about the event was strictly forbidden inside Georgia at the time. The 1990s marked the beginning of a tradition of celebrating the Independence Day in the form of military parades, which peaked in its popularity and scale in the last few years. The tradition of military parades on Independence Day was abandoned in Georgia following the most recent elections, when the opposition forces came into power. Different kinds of festivities are held in Tbilisi and the regions of Georgia on May 26: exhibitions, concerts, public rallies, theatrical performances and displays of stands depicting the work and products of public, as well as private industries and institutions on Rustaveli Avenue. Although, Independence Day celebrations still do not take place without military equipment and soldiers. Celebrations still involve an air show, as well as the ceremony of new military recruits taking an oath and exhibitions of heavy military equipment, most of which are produced in Georgia. Children are the main guests of this “Military Exhibition”.

On May 26, 1918 the National Council of Georgia declared independence of the country and passed the Act of Independence. Since then, Georgian Independence Day has been celebrated on May 26, although differently at different times. During the Soviet era, the date was only celebrated by Georgian immigrants in different countries, due to the fact that even talking about the event was strictly forbidden inside Georgia at the time. The 1990s marked the beginning of a tradition of celebrating the Independence Day in the form of military parades, which peaked in its popularity and scale in the last few years. The tradition of military parades on Independence Day was abandoned in Georgia following the most recent elections, when the opposition forces came into power. Different kinds of festivities are held in Tbilisi and the regions of Georgia on May 26: exhibitions, concerts, public rallies, theatrical performances and displays of stands depicting the work and products of public, as well as private industries and institutions on Rustaveli Avenue. Although, Independence Day celebrations still do not take place without military equipment and soldiers. Celebrations still involve an air show, as well as the ceremony of new military recruits taking an oath and exhibitions of heavy military equipment, most of which are produced in Georgia. Children are the main guests of this “Military Exhibition”. 26 May, Independence day of George. Rose Revolution Square. Tbilisi, Georgia 2013

On May 26, 1918 the National Council of Georgia declared independence of the country and passed the Act of Independence. Since then, Georgian Independence Day has been celebrated on May 26, although differently at different times. During the Soviet era, the date was only celebrated by Georgian immigrants in different countries, due to the fact that even talking about the event was strictly forbidden inside Georgia at the time. The 1990s marked the beginning of a tradition of celebrating the Independence Day in the form of military parades, which peaked in its popularity and scale in the last few years. The tradition of military parades on Independence Day was abandoned in Georgia following the most recent elections, when the opposition forces came into power. Different kinds of festivities are held in Tbilisi and the regions of Georgia on May 26: exhibitions, concerts, public rallies, theatrical performances and displays of stands depicting the work and products of public, as well as private industries and institutions on Rustaveli Avenue. Although, Independence Day celebrations still do not take place without military equipment and soldiers. Celebrations still involve an air show, as well as the ceremony of new military recruits taking an oath and exhibitions of heavy military equipment, most of which are produced in Georgia. Children are the main guests of this “Military Exhibition”. 26 May, Independence day of George. Freedom Square. Tbilisi, Georgia 2014

On May 26, 1918 the National Council of Georgia declared independence of the country and passed the Act of Independence. Since then, Georgian Independence Day has been celebrated on May 26, although differently at different times. During the Soviet era, the date was only celebrated by Georgian immigrants in different countries, due to the fact that even talking about the event was strictly forbidden inside Georgia at the time. The 1990s marked the beginning of a tradition of celebrating the Independence Day in the form of military parades, which peaked in its popularity and scale in the last few years. The tradition of military parades on Independence Day was abandoned in Georgia following the most recent elections, when the opposition forces came into power. Different kinds of festivities are held in Tbilisi and the regions of Georgia on May 26: exhibitions, concerts, public rallies, theatrical performances and displays of stands depicting the work and products of public, as well as private industries and institutions on Rustaveli Avenue. Although, Independence Day celebrations still do not take place without military equipment and soldiers. Celebrations still involve an air show, as well as the ceremony of new military recruits taking an oath and exhibitions of heavy military equipment, most of which are produced in Georgia. Children are the main guests of this “Military Exhibition”. 26 May, Independence day of George. Rose Revolution Square. Tbilisi, Georgia 2013

On May 26, 1918 the National Council of Georgia declared independence of the country and passed the Act of Independence. Since then, Georgian Independence Day has been celebrated on May 26, although differently at different times. During the Soviet era, the date was only celebrated by Georgian immigrants in different countries, due to the fact that even talking about the event was strictly forbidden inside Georgia at the time. The 1990s marked the beginning of a tradition of celebrating the Independence Day in the form of military parades, which peaked in its popularity and scale in the last few years. The tradition of military parades on Independence Day was abandoned in Georgia following the most recent elections, when the opposition forces came into power. Different kinds of festivities are held in Tbilisi and the regions of Georgia on May 26: exhibitions, concerts, public rallies, theatrical performances and displays of stands depicting the work and products of public, as well as private industries and institutions on Rustaveli Avenue. Although, Independence Day celebrations still do not take place without military equipment and soldiers. Celebrations still involve an air show, as well as the ceremony of new military recruits taking an oath and exhibitions of heavy military equipment, most of which are produced in Georgia. Children are the main guests of this “Military Exhibition”. 26 May, Independence day of George. Rose Revolution Square. Tbilisi, Georgia 2013

On May 26, 1918 the National Council of Georgia declared independence of the country and passed the Act of Independence. Since then, Georgian Independence Day has been celebrated on May 26, although differently at different times. During the Soviet era, the date was only celebrated by Georgian immigrants in different countries, due to the fact that even talking about the event was strictly forbidden inside Georgia at the time. The 1990s marked the beginning of a tradition of celebrating the Independence Day in the form of military parades, which peaked in its popularity and scale in the last few years. The tradition of military parades on Independence Day was abandoned in Georgia following the most recent elections, when the opposition forces came into power. Different kinds of festivities are held in Tbilisi and the regions of Georgia on May 26: exhibitions, concerts, public rallies, theatrical performances and displays of stands depicting the work and products of public, as well as private industries and institutions on Rustaveli Avenue. Although, Independence Day celebrations still do not take place without military equipment and soldiers. Celebrations still involve an air show, as well as the ceremony of new military recruits taking an oath and exhibitions of heavy military equipment, most of which are produced in Georgia. Children are the main guests of this “Military Exhibition”. 26 May, Independence day of George. Rose Revolution Square. Tbilisi, Georgia 2013

On May 26, 1918 the National Council of Georgia declared independence of the country and passed the Act of Independence. Since then, Georgian Independence Day has been celebrated on May 26, although differently at different times. During the Soviet era, the date was only celebrated by Georgian immigrants in different countries, due to the fact that even talking about the event was strictly forbidden inside Georgia at the time. The 1990s marked the beginning of a tradition of celebrating the Independence Day in the form of military parades, which peaked in its popularity and scale in the last few years. The tradition of military parades on Independence Day was abandoned in Georgia following the most recent elections, when the opposition forces came into power. Different kinds of festivities are held in Tbilisi and the regions of Georgia on May 26: exhibitions, concerts, public rallies, theatrical performances and displays of stands depicting the work and products of public, as well as private industries and institutions on Rustaveli Avenue. Although, Independence Day celebrations still do not take place without military equipment and soldiers. Celebrations still involve an air show, as well as the ceremony of new military recruits taking an oath and exhibitions of heavy military equipment, most of which are produced in Georgia. Children are the main guests of this “Military Exhibition”. 26 May, Independence day of George. Rose Revolution Square. Tbilisi, Georgia 2013

On May 26, 1918 the National Council of Georgia declared independence of the country and passed the Act of Independence. Since then, Georgian Independence Day has been celebrated on May 26, although differently at different times. During the Soviet era, the date was only celebrated by Georgian immigrants in different countries, due to the fact that even talking about the event was strictly forbidden inside Georgia at the time. The 1990s marked the beginning of a tradition of celebrating the Independence Day in the form of military parades, which peaked in its popularity and scale in the last few years. The tradition of military parades on Independence Day was abandoned in Georgia following the most recent elections, when the opposition forces came into power. Different kinds of festivities are held in Tbilisi and the regions of Georgia on May 26: exhibitions, concerts, public rallies, theatrical performances and displays of stands depicting the work and products of public, as well as private industries and institutions on Rustaveli Avenue. Although, Independence Day celebrations still do not take place without military equipment and soldiers. Celebrations still involve an air show, as well as the ceremony of new military recruits taking an oath and exhibitions of heavy military equipment, most of which are produced in Georgia. Children are the main guests of this “Military Exhibition”. 26 May, Independence day of George. Freedom Square. Tbilisi, Georgia 2014

On May 26, 1918 the National Council of Georgia declared independence of the country and passed the Act of Independence. Since then, Georgian Independence Day has been celebrated on May 26, although differently at different times. During the Soviet era, the date was only celebrated by Georgian immigrants in different countries, due to the fact that even talking about the event was strictly forbidden inside Georgia at the time. The 1990s marked the beginning of a tradition of celebrating the Independence Day in the form of military parades, which peaked in its popularity and scale in the last few years. The tradition of military parades on Independence Day was abandoned in Georgia following the most recent elections, when the opposition forces came into power. Different kinds of festivities are held in Tbilisi and the regions of Georgia on May 26: exhibitions, concerts, public rallies, theatrical performances and displays of stands depicting the work and products of public, as well as private industries and institutions on Rustaveli Avenue. Although, Independence Day celebrations still do not take place without military equipment and soldiers. Celebrations still involve an air show, as well as the ceremony of new military recruits taking an oath and exhibitions of heavy military equipment, most of which are produced in Georgia. Children are the main guests of this “Military Exhibition”. 26 May, Independence day of George. Freedom Square. Tbilisi, Georgia 2014