Turkmenistan’s Tallest New Year Tree Shines Again
As the winter holidays approach, the capitals of the CIS countries are adorned with beautiful lights and decorated with colorful New Year trees in their central squares. Each of these trees is a unique spectacle, especially in terms of their height. A correspondent for Orient has compiled an overview of the New Year trees in the CIS countries.
The tallest tree in the CIS can be found in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Standing at an impressive 44 meters, this green beauty is located in front of the Cultural and Entertainment Center "Alem". Adorned with over 4,000 ornaments and 55,000 LED lights, this tree is a sight to behold with light installations and thematic sculptures surrounding it.
Armenia takes second place with a 37-meter-tall tree in Yerevan. Lit up on December 5, this tree is decorated in a traditional Armenian style with national patterns and golden and silver elements.
In Tashkent, Uzbekistan, a 35-meter tree on Independence Square takes the third spot. Unveiled on December 9, this tree combines Uzbek national motifs with modern technologies and is surrounded by festive markets and amusement rides.
Azerbaijan follows in fourth place with a 34-meter tree in Baku, unveiled on December 12. Adorned with kilometers of garlands and tens of thousands of ornaments, the lighting ceremony featured fireworks and a spectacular light show.
Kyrgyzstan ranks fifth with a 32-meter tree in Bishkek on Ala-Too Square. Lit up on December 14, this tree dazzles with 4,000 ornaments and sparkling garlands, accompanied by performances and activities for visitors.
Belarus secures the sixth spot with a 30-meter tree on October Square in Minsk. Unveiled on December 8, this tree is adorned with 3.2 kilometers of garlands, becoming the capital’s main winter attraction.
Tajikistan takes the seventh spot with a 30-meter tree in Dushanbe, unveiled on December 10. Surrounded by a magical New Year village featuring arches, snowmen, and Santa Claus’s house, this tree dazzles with bright illuminations and festive ornaments.
Russia and Kazakhstan share the eighth place with 25-meter trees. In Moscow, the tree in the Cathedral Square of the Kremlin is decorated with musical instruments-shaped ornaments and a 1.2-kilometer-long garland. In Astana, Kazakhstan, the tree is adorned with national patterns and modern light effects.
Each New Year tree in the CIS countries offers a unique and enchanting experience, making them a compelling reason to travel and create lasting memories during the winter holidays.
ORIENT NEWS
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