From December 19, 2008 to January 13, 2009, a series of artistic events dedicated to the winter holidays will take place in the Great National Assembly Square of Chisinau, Info-Prim Neo has learnt from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. On Friday, November 19, at 17.00, the inauguration of the Country’s Christmas Tree will begin. Daily, from December 20 to 30, animation programs for children with Santa Clause, folklore characters, games with masks, contests will unfold. Circus artists will give performances, there will be electrical trains and cars in the square. On Christmas Eve, celebrated according to the Gregorian calendar, the Gala of the most well-known fanfare orchestras, entitled “Famous Waltzes” will take place downtown of Chisinau. The ones who want to celebrate the passing in a new year on the square will be able to watch the New Year’s Eve concert and a fireworks show. On the first days of the new year, Christmas carols will resound on the central stage of Chisinau, winter customs and traditions will be demonstrated. Clowns, animators, popular masks, circus artists will also be seen, artistic bands of the cohabiting minorities will give concerts. On the eve of January 4, Chisinau’s heart will become a dancing floor of the 80s Disco with a laser-show. During January 5, an exhibition of the most diverse motorcycles from Moldova - Biker-show -- will be organized, and it will present accessories and cars. On the Christmas Eve, according to the Julian Calendar, a show with masks and winter customs and a concert of the local stars will take place, plus fireworks. From January 7 to 11, a series of other events will happen in the central square, as the Gala of laureates of the Republican Carol Contest, church choral music and traditional carols will sound, programs for children with the participation of the Studios for children “StarTY” and “Do-Re-Micii” will take place. The winter holidays will end on the eve of St. Basil with a concert performed by Moldovan folklore and modern music stars.