The people of Turkmenistan celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the country's Independence in a solemn atmosphere; a festive parade began in Ashgabat in front of the State Tribune complex. Before this, early in the morning, a flower-laying ceremony took place at the Monument of Independence of Turkmenistan, which was attended by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, leaders and representatives of the government, parliament, public organizations, political parties, elders, heads of diplomatic missions accredited in Ashgabat and foreign guests of the holiday.