Bishkek, Aug. 27, 2020. /Kabar/. On Aug. 31, 2020 an event to mark the Independence Day of the Kyrgyz Republic with the participation of President Sooronbay Jeenbekov will be held on the central Ala-Too Square.
According to the press service of the country’s Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism, given the current epidemiological situation, the event will be held online.
"Spectators will not be invited. Mass events and folk festivals are not planned. The event will be broadcasted on national TV channels", the report says.
A firework in honor of Kyrgyzstan’s Independence Day will take place at 10:00 p.m. at the central square.
The Independence Day of Kyrgyzstan is the main state holiday in Kyrgyzstan. It is celebrated annually on Aug. 31, the anniversary of its declaration of independence in 1991.
On Aug. 31, 1991, the Supreme Council of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan adopted a law on the "Declaration on State Independence of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan". Because of this, the Kyrgyz Republic was declared an independent state. Kyrgyzstan officially adhered to the principles of international law, and cooperation between peoples.
Annually, a mass cultural event is held on Ala-Too Square, which is attended by thousands of spectators as well as high ranking politicians. It is held in the presence of president, prime minister, speaker of the Supreme Council, and Bishkek mayor, as well as other politicians from the Supreme Council and former presidents and prime ministers.
Normally, a theatrical prologue of historical figures who contributed to the establishment of Kyrgyz statehood is shown. The president usually delivers a speech to those present after the entrance of the National colours (the Flag of Kyrgyzstan) and the performance of the National Anthem by a choir and symphonic orchestra. Kyrgyz pop stars as well as traditional dance ensembles perform during this event.
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