The 32nd anniversary of the adoption of the Act of Declaration of Independence of South Ossetia was celebrated in Tskhinval with a ceremonial meeting and a festive concert.
The event was held with the participation of the leadership of the Republic led by President Alan Gagloev, deputies of the Parliament of the first convocation, ex-President Leonid Tibilov, representatives of the Russian Embassy led by Ambassador Marat Kulakhmetov, representatives of departments and the public.
After the ceremonial presentation of the national flag, the head of the Republic addressed the audience with a congratulatory speech. Alan Gagloev called this day one of the most important in the history of South Ossetia.
Deputy of the first convocation Zoya Bitarty has noted that in those difficult times the people began to fight for the preservation of their native language and culture.
“The deputies did not think about material wealth or any other benefit, we only thought about preserving our language, our nation. The Georgians put a lot of pressure on us at that time, but we did not give up. This is our land - the land of our ancestors,” Bitarty said.
Deputies of the first convocation Bella Plieva and Tarzan Kokoity also addressed the audience, who told about the difficult conditions in which they had to work for the formation of the Republic.
At the end of the meeting, the State Orchestra of Folk Instruments “Izaeld” gave a concert to the audience.
