Lela Vepkhvadze’s “Salaghobo” – Symbol of April 9

Lela Vepkhvadze performed the song “Salaghobo” at the memorial to the victims of April 9 Tragedy at Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi. The song stands as the background to the historic video material shot 30 years ago.

Thirty years passed after April 9 Tragedy in Tbilisi when an anti-Soviet demonstration was dispersed by the Soviet Army, resulting in 21 deaths and hundreds of injuries. April 9 is now remembered as the Day of National Unity.