Holidays of Georgia - National Unity Day

Georgia is considered a country that is famous for its multinationality. The traditions and culture of the people of Georgia are widely diverse. National Unity Day is considered an important date. On April 9, 1989, events of historical importance took place in the capital of Georgia. In 1989, open-ended rallies were actively held with the aim of restoring Georgia's independence. Various structures and equipment were used to construct barricades; protesters used trolleybuses and public transport. April turned out to be a tragic month for the residents of Tbilisi. The events that took place left an imprint on the life of every resident of the capital. The number of protesters was approximately 10 thousand people. After there was no response to the call of the head of the city police department to leave the square, a mass displacement began. The blocked exits by vehicles blocked the path, making it impossible to leave the ominous place. The people were seized with panic, a crazy stampede and chaos began. Early in the morning of April 9, units of internal troops attacked the people. 16 people died, among the dead were women and children. More than 200 people were injured. Due to the stampede, 25 people were taken to local hospitals. The events that took place are closely connected with the Georgian-Abkhaz conflict during the perestroika period. On April 9, 1991, a referendum was held, after which the parliament created a decree on the restoration of the people's independence of the country, the so-called Georgian statehood. A 40-day mourning was declared in protest of the dispersal of the protesters, and a people's strike began. On April 9, 1989, a state of emergency was declared in the capital. Despite everything, protesters continued to demonstrate. In memory of the victims, to this day, residents bring wreaths and flowers to the scene. Every year, Georgian National Unity Day is officially celebrated on April 9.