Solemn procession with public participation, a rally at the entrance to Tskhinval, a photo exhibition, lessons of courage and a number of other events will be held in South Ossetia in honor of the Day of Courage and National Unity of the Republic - November 23.
As reported by the Republican Commission for the Preparation and Holding of State-Significant Events, on November 22, at 11.00, a photo exhibition will be opened in the exhibition hall of the South Ossetian State University as part of the “Remember to Live” project. On the same day, at 15.00, the press center of the Information and Press Committee will host a presentation of the book “South Ossetia: we remember everything, we remember everyone...”
“On November 23, at 9.00, thanksgiving services will be held in the churches of the Republic, and at 10.00 a solemn procession will be organized with the participation of South Ossetian State University, schools and the public of the Republic.
At 10.30 there will be a ceremony of laying the Garland of Memory and Glory at the Memorial Complex to the Fallen Defenders of the Fatherland in Tskhinval,” the Commission has noted.
On November 23, at 10.45, a rally dedicated to the Day of Courage and National Unity will take place at the entrance to Tskhinval, and at 11.45 the Valery Khubulov (13 Kommunarov St.) Park of Culture and Recreation in the capital of the Republic will host a solemn opening ceremony of busts of the outstanding figures of Ossetia.
“On the same day, at 13.00, a solemn ceremony for the presentation of a commemorative coin dedicated to the Northern Military District will be organized at the National Bank of South Ossetia, and in the evening, at 17.00, a festive concert dedicated to the Day of Courage and National Unity will be held at the State Drama Theater,” the commission noted.
In honor of this significant date, the Republic will have a holiday from November 23 to November 26 inclusive - from Thursday to Sunday.
The celebration of the Day of Courage and National Unity in the Republic is associated with the events that occurred on November 23, 1989. Then the Georgian nationalists staged a march of thousands to Tskhinval, calling it a peaceful protest. The goal of the rally of the Georgian nationalists was to suppress the self-awareness of the people of South Ossetia and deprive them of all rights in their historical homeland. However,, the Tskhinval guys, unarmed, holding hands, formed a human shield, blocked their way and managed to stop the enemy.
