It has been more than an hour since the christians began to march.

Traditional Alilo were greated by ordinary citizens and politicians meet. They gave sweets and New Year gifts to the participants. Subsequently, the gifts collected during the Alilo march will be handed over to socially vulnerable persons and poor families.

Alilo participants have been congratulated by the Mayor of the capital, Kakha Kaladze.

"I want to congratulate all of Georgia on Christmas. I want to congratulate our compatriots who are outside the country. All the people who celebrate Christmas today Today is the day of life, love, good and happy Georgia, congratulations to all today! "- said Kakhi Kaladze.

Alilo participants have already stopped at the Parliament, where Irakli Kobakhidze, the Chairman of the Parliament congratulated them on Christmas Day.

"I congratulate you on Christmas, especially children. This year we have special Christmas celebration . It is our Patriarch"s anniversary and want to have such a special year for our country and for each of us, "said Irakli Kobakhidze.

The Alilo march started from Rose Square and will be finished at Trinity Cathedral.