Chisinau people are celebrating today Chisinau City Day, or Hramul Chisinaului, an important yearly holiday. On this occasion, the authorities set up a series of cultural-artistic activities. 

A festive morning in Chisinau began with the laying of flowers to the monument of Stefan cel Mare.

The official start of the celebration of the Chisinau Day will be held at 11:30 at the Cathedral of Christ's Nativity.

The Great National Assembly Square will host various exhibitions, cultural activities for children, adults and the elderly until 18:30. 

The entertainment program "Odă Chisinaului" will start at 16:40 with Avante band, Victoria Lungu, Lidia Botezatu, Radu Dolgan and others. 

At 20:00, a festive concert with the participation of Moldovan and foreign pop stars will begin.

Chisinau City Day this year also ends with an impressive firework display.