Winter holidays in the capital city will be launched on December 23, together with the inauguration of the Christmas Tree in the Great National Assembly Square. Decorative lighting will be turned on all over the city, mayor general Ion Ceban announced in the weekly meeting of officials of municipal services, IPN reports.

The inaugural event will include a performance of music. Among the special invitees is Romanian singer Ștefan Bănică junior.

During the winter holidays, Chisinau is visited by thousands of visitors from all over the country and from abroad, but the return of compatriots for family reunions is the nicest event. These are holidays that unite us and they should be enjoyable and peaceful, said Ion Ceban.

Concerts will also be given on December 31, on New Year’s Eve. Different events will be staged in the districts of the capital city. Among these will be fairs of handicrafts, souvenirs, toys and food products. Santa’s House and recreational areas for children will be set up in the central square of Chisinau. A number of public transport units will be decorated with holiday lighting.