Baku to host festive events on Georgia's Independence Day

The Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Culture of Georgia together with the Embassy of Georgia in Azerbaijan will organize a series of events dedicated to Georgia's Independence Day in Baku on May 23-24, Report informs, citing the Georgian Embassy in Azerbaijan.

Famous musicians from Georgia will perform compositions well-known in Azerbaijan at a diplomatic reception to be held in Baku on May 23.

Additionally, world-renowned sommeliers will conduct tastings of Georgian wines, and Georgian chefs will give masterclasses on Georgian cuisine.

The participants will also be able to get acquainted with an exhibition of traditional Georgian jewelry and clothing.

A gala concert  featuring a symphony orchestra, "Music Band" music group, "Shvidkatsa" ensemble, and famous Georgian soloists will be held on May 26. Georgia's Minister of Culture, Tinatin Rukhadze, will attend the concert as an honorary guest.

Representatives of executive and legislative authorities, high-ranking guests from Georgia, the diplomatic corps accredited in the country, and well-known public figures will participate in the events dedicated to Georgia's Independence Day.