The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, with his wife, Ms. Maja Ivanova, visited Kavadarci today on the occasion of the "Tikvesh Grape Harvest 2018".

Within the framework of the visit, President Ivanov had a meeting with the Mayor of Kavadarci, Mr. Mitko Janchev. President Ivanov stressed the importance of producing quality table and wine grapes for the entire Tikvesh region. Mayor Janchev, thanking for the presence of President Ivanov, informed that over 6,500 individual farmers with different areas of vineyard have been registered in Kavadarci.

The purpose of the manifestation is traditional marking of the beginning of grape harvesting, through the symbolic cutting of the first cluster. On the occasion of the beginning and celebration of the grape harvest in the streets of Kavadarci, a large carnival defile was also held.

Local representatives, as well as guests from the region, participate in the "Tikvesh Grape Harvest 2018", while the event was attended by citizens from all over the country, representatives from the Government and the diplomatic corps in the Republic of Macedonia.

Traditionally, the Tikvesh Grape Harvest has been organized since 1964 and represents an opportunity for Kavadarci to present the tradition of breeding vines, to produce the best wine and brandy from this region. This event, which is also a commercial, tourist and cultural manifestation, coincides with the celebration of the liberation day of Kavadarci on September 7th.