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Georgia is united in mourning its eight heroes following the tragic death of a rescue team and a tourist in Gudauri.

30 July is declared the national day of mourning by Georgia's government, and flags are at half-mast on all administrative buildings. 

On 29 July 2022, a para plane carrying a tourist and an instructor crashed at the mountain. The Border Police helicopter of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia hurried to their rescue, although they tragically lost their lives when the mission ended in flames.

In 1870, the US Congress made 4 July a federal holiday. In 1941, the day became a paid holiday for all federal employees. Since the late 19th century, the Fourth of July has become a day of leisure activities and family get-togethers, often involving fireworks and outdoor barbecues.

The tradition of setting fireworks on Independence Day started on 4 July 1777 in Philadelphia, PA. The ship’s cannon fired a 13-gun salute in honour of the 13 colonies. The Pennsylvania Evening Post reported: “At night, there was a grand exhibition of fireworks (which began and concluded with thirteen rockets) on the Commons, and the city was beautifully illuminated.”

Nino Akhalkatsi, a prominent Georgian artist, invites all art lovers to her new exhibition. Attendance at the event is free. The visitors will be served tapas with soft drinks and dry white wine.

Actions confirm true friends and foes.

Russia proudly identifies itself as a Christian country while occupying 20 per cent of Georgia's internationally recognised territory and quietly crawling to grasp even more of the legally and historically Georgian land.

Today is a special day for Georgia, one of the most multinational and multicultural countries. Let’s remember the past and present heroes who fought and keep fighting for our freedom and unity.

BRAMS Institute wishes a peaceful and happy Independence Day to fellow Georgians. Happy 26th of May — keep enjoying the freedom to its fullest!