The square commonly hosted political and social rallies,[10] weapons exhibitions,[11]New Year's Eve events[12] and processions. During the Shushi Liberation Day celebrations, a military parade of the former Defence Army took place.[13] During a visit to the capital in August 2019, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan led a mass rally on the square with chants of "Unification", which was originally chanted during the Karabakh movement in the late 80s.[14][15]
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^"Remarks delivered by PM Nikol Pashinyan at Renaissance Square rally in Stepanakert".
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