Armenian capital Yerevan kicked off the New year holiday season on Friday as the lighting ceremony of the main New Year tree took place at Republic square.
Yerevan Mayor Hayk Marutyan solemnly turned on the lights. Acting Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and his wife were present at the event.
The lighting ceremony was preceded by a concert and festive performances.
The current New Year tree is 35 meters high and was bought from Russia at the price of 21 million 900 thousand AMD (around $45,500 USD). This year Yerevan has been decorated differently with new illuminations and decorations installed in Republic square.
To note, the lighting of the 27-meters-tall New Year tree officially kicked off on Thursday in Gyumri, Armenia’s second largest city, followed by firework and a festive concert.