Europe Days Underway in Georgia

Georgia celebrates Europe Days from May 7 to May 25 this year. The celebrations kicked off in Tbilisi on Sunday at Rike Park, with a diverse cultural and entertainment program throughout the entire day.

The Delegation of the European Union to Georgia with 18 EU member countries` embassies and other partners, organized the Europe Day celebration event.

Concerts by Jazzanova live featuring Paul Randolph, Mgzarvrebi and other performers were held on May 7 among many other games and activities.

The President of Georgia, Giorgi Margvelashvili took part in the opening ceremony and talked about the importance of Georgia’s European choice.

He thanked the Georgian Foreign Ministry, the State Ministry for European and Euro-Atlantic integration, Georgian ambassadors and European Union delegation to Georgia for making this political event into a public celebration.

“Georgia is a country focused on European and Euro-Atlantic space. There is no alternative political option because it is the choice that the Georgian society sets for those politicians that govern the country,” the President stated.

Margvelashvili emphasized that Georgia is a leading Eastern Partnership country.

“Georgia makes the most courageous steps towards the European and Euro-Atlantic integration,” he added.

After Tbilisi festivities, celebrations will take place in the regions of Georgia as well.

Pres. @MargvelashviliG visits #British stand at #Tbilisi's Europe Day.Talking design, IT,education,tea & biscuits with Amb @JustinMcKenzieS pic.twitter.com/Rz8JaSDAgC

— UK in Georgia (@UKinGeorgia) May 7, 2017

Lots of visitors at Austrian stand at #Eurovillage Tbilisi. Great organisation by EU Delegation. Many happy faces (esp after Mozarttaler):) pic.twitter.com/nfj5GmFiw4

— Arad Benkö (@AradBenkoe) May 7, 2017

Thea Morrison