Didgori Valley is an example of Georgian unity, devotion and patriotism, – Prime Minister of Georgia said at the annual festival of Didgoroba at Didgori Valley today.

Head of Government of Georgia congratulated citizens with the Didgori Day.

“Didgori valley is a symbol of military glory of Georgians, our unity and freedom. Centuries ago Georgian army won a victory here over a powerful and voluminous army of the enemy. The battle has since been marked in the history as a Miraculous Victory. Didgori valley is an example of unity, devotion and patriotism of Georgians” – added the Prime Minister of Georgia.

As noted by the Head of Government of Georgia, the fight still continues today and it is endless labor and unconditional service to the homeland.

“His Holiness and Beatitude, Patriarch of All Georgia said some time ago that Didgori Battle carries on. Indeed, my friends, Didgori Battle continues for each citizen of Georgia and it is endless labor and unconditional service to the homeland. I am confident that with sound strategy, unity, great affection, endless labor and what is most important – with a shared spirit – we will have a unified and successful state by all means. We will have such European, strong and successful state, as has been fought for by our great ancestors and King David the Builder” noted the Prime Minister of Georgia.

On August 12, annual public festival Didgoroba is celebrated at Didgori valley, Tetritskharo Municipality. The Battle of Didgori was fought between the armies of the Kingdom of Georgia and the Great Seljuq Empire at the place of Didgori, 40 km west of Tbilisi, on August 12, 1121. The battle resulted in King David IV of Georgia’s decisive victory over a Seljuk invasion army under Ilghazi and the subsequent reconquest of a Muslim-held Tbilisi, which became the royal capital. The victory at Didgori inaugurated medieval Georgia’s “Golden Age” and is celebrated in the Georgian chronicles as a “miraculous victory”.