Main Christmas tree lit up, New Year illuminations switched on in capital

The main Christmas tree on Rustaveli Avenue has been lit up and the New Year illuminations have been also switched on throughout the capital, Tbilisi City Hall reported.

As Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze stated at the briefing today, traditionally in the first half of December, the New Year illuminations and the main Christmas tree are switched on in Tbilisi, and this tradition will continue this year as well.

"The illuminations will be turned on this evening and the main Christmas tree of the capital will be lit without any ceremony. New Year is everyone's favorite public holiday and we will not allow anyone to take away the feeling of joy and happiness from our children and fellow citizens. Tbilisi will be the most beautiful New Year city, we will have many festive events during these days and we will meet the new 2025 year as we deserve - with new victories, hope for peace and development," the Mayor of Tbilisi said.