Artsakh Defense Army Liberation Day Parades
| Liberation Day Parade | |
|---|---|
| Genre | National Parade |
| Begins | May 9 (1 hour and 45 minutes) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Location(s) | Stepanakert, Republic of Artsakh |
| Inaugurated | 1995 |
| Previous event | 2017 |
| Next event | 2022 (expected) |
| Organised by | Ministry of Defence |
The Liberation Day Parade of the Artsakh Defense Army is an annual military parade in the Republic of Artsakh that marks the Liberation of Shushi, the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, and the founding of the Artsakh Defense Army. The parade normally takes place every 5 years on May 9 on Renaissance Square and it showcases the defence capability of the defense army.
Introduction
The first parade in honor of the Army and Liberation Day was held in 1995, which celebrated the 3rd anniversary of both holidays. The parade also coincided with the 50th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War, which was celebrated with military parades in all former Soviet republics (excluding the Baltic states).[1] Over the years the parade was fitted to resemble the quinquennial Independence Day parade in Yerevan, Armenia.
History
- 1997 - Celebrated the 5th anniversary of the liberation and the 52nd anniversary of the Great Patriotic War. The commander of the parade was Major-General Seyran Ohanyan.[2]
- 2007 - Celebrated the 15th anniversary of the liberation and the 62nd anniversary of the Great Patriotic War.[3] The parade was attended by Armenian President Robert Kocharian and Artsakh President Arkady Ghukasian. President Ghukasian in particular, honored the anniversary of the Great Patriotic War by noting that Armenians appreciate the contribution of the their ancestors who took part in the war. Ghukasyan also reiterated the point that the citizens of the republic would have the final say over their future in peace talks with Azerbaijan.[4] The parade was commanded by the Colonel General Seyran Ohanyan and his deputy Major General Movses Hakobyan. Attendees included veterans of the liberation of Shusha and veterans from the Second World War.
- 2012 - Celebrated the 20th anniversary of the liberation and the 67th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War. The Band of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Armenia (led by Colonel Armen Poghosyan) and the Honour Guard Battalion of the Ministry of Defense of Armenia (led by Lieutenant Colonel Sokrat Vardanyan) took part in the parade, with the band playing Azat u ankakh Artsakh (Free and independent Artsakh) in the middle of the parade.[5] The parade was the first to use Nissan Patrol SUVs as inspection vehicles for the MInister of Defense and the parade commander.
- 2017 - Celebrated the 25th anniversary of the liberation and the 72nd anniversary of the Great Patriotic War. In addition, a display of weapons is held at Revival Square prior to the start of the parade. The Armenian delegation was led by President Serzh Sargsyan and Defense Minister Vigen Sargsyan.[6]
Ceremonial music played during the parade
- Presidential Fanfare
- Signal
- Zangezur Stage
- March of the Preobrazhensky Regiment
- March «Defile»
- Military March No. 1
- Military March No. 2
- March «Festive Yerevan»
- Our name is Armenian Army
- Farewell of Slavianka
- Den Pobedy
- March «Parade»
- March «Air March»
- Capital March
- Erebouni
See also
References
- ↑ "Parade in 1995, Stepanakert". Marut Vanyan. 2011-04-06. Retrieved 2017-08-07.
- ↑ "Commander of the military parade was First Deputy Commander of the NKR Defense Army, Major-General Seyran Ohanyan".
- ↑ http://panarmenian.net/m/arm/news/22108
- ↑ Danielyan, Emin. "Karabakh Leader Demands ‘Final Say’ In Peace Talks." RFE/RL. May 9, 2007. Retrieved May 12, 2007.
- ↑ https://mediamax.am/am/news/armypolice/16784/
- ↑ https://news.am/eng/news/388859.html