🍊Preparation of dried persimmon in Georgia.
Traditionally, this fruit decorates houses in different parts of the country in autumn. Most often, fruit garlands can be found in Imereti. They are hung in a well-ventilated place - on balconies and verandas. For drying, it is very important to use the “correct” persimmon. Be sure to choose firm fruits, with light flesh and with a stalk. The best variety is "korolyok" or "sharon". But the so-called "tomato persimmon" ("ox heart"), "honey" or "marmalade", unfortunately, are not suitable. They are too soft, crumble, and can become moldy when dried.
ℹ️ In Georgia, dried persimmon is often called “chiri”. This is a popular sweet snack that is served on the New Year's table, because dried fruits retain all the beneficial qualities of fresh berries.
Traditionally, this fruit decorates houses in different parts of the country in autumn. Most often, fruit garlands can be found in Imereti. They are hung in a well-ventilated place - on balconies and verandas. For drying, it is very important to use the “correct” persimmon. Be sure to choose firm fruits, with light flesh and with a stalk. The best variety is "korolyok" or "sharon". But the so-called "tomato persimmon" ("ox heart"), "honey" or "marmalade", unfortunately, are not suitable. They are too soft, crumble, and can become moldy when dried.
ℹ️ In Georgia, dried persimmon is often called “chiri”. This is a popular sweet snack that is served on the New Year's table, because dried fruits retain all the beneficial qualities of fresh berries.
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🎭🎪 The Rezo Gabriadze Puppet Theater presented the schedule of performances for December.
This is one of the most amazing and magical places in Georgia, which is definitely worth a visit. Performances are in Georgian language, there is dubbing in Russian and subnoscripts in English.
🕊 "Autumn of my spring" - a magical mixture of puppetry, Georgian folk songs, dances and memories dear to the author. The story tells us about a small bird with a big heart Bori Gadai. This is a story about journey through dreams, despair, anger and joy.
🔗 Tickets via link
🚂 “Ramona” is a love story of two steam locomotives in the post-war USSR, where Ermon, on duty, goes on a long journey to build “five-year plans in four years”, and Ramona remains waiting for him at the small Rioni railway station.
🔗 Tickets via link
❤️ “Alfred and Violetta” is a performance from which the history of the theater began in 1981. However, master Gabriadze over the years completely rewrote the play. This time, the story of Alfred and Violetta takes place in the time of the dramatic events of Tbilisi in the 90s, where their love has to overcome many obstacles.
🔗 Tickets via link
💸 Price: from 50 GEL
All performances start at 19:00
📍 Address: Shavteli, 13
❗️Children under the age of 12 are not recommended to visit performances.
This is one of the most amazing and magical places in Georgia, which is definitely worth a visit. Performances are in Georgian language, there is dubbing in Russian and subnoscripts in English.
🕊 "Autumn of my spring" - a magical mixture of puppetry, Georgian folk songs, dances and memories dear to the author. The story tells us about a small bird with a big heart Bori Gadai. This is a story about journey through dreams, despair, anger and joy.
🔗 Tickets via link
🚂 “Ramona” is a love story of two steam locomotives in the post-war USSR, where Ermon, on duty, goes on a long journey to build “five-year plans in four years”, and Ramona remains waiting for him at the small Rioni railway station.
🔗 Tickets via link
❤️ “Alfred and Violetta” is a performance from which the history of the theater began in 1981. However, master Gabriadze over the years completely rewrote the play. This time, the story of Alfred and Violetta takes place in the time of the dramatic events of Tbilisi in the 90s, where their love has to overcome many obstacles.
🔗 Tickets via link
💸 Price: from 50 GEL
All performances start at 19:00
📍 Address: Shavteli, 13
❗️Children under the age of 12 are not recommended to visit performances.
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👩👧👦❤️🩹 On the evening of November 25, an action dedicated to the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women was held in Tbilisi.
About a thousand people attended the procession and rally. Among the participants were Georgian human rights organizations, opposition movements and local residents. They demanded legislative changes that could protect women, including the definition of rape and the concept of consent (in Georgia, only cases when it is accompanied by another form of violence are considered rape, and sex without consent is not considered a crime under the law).
"No means no!" the crowd chanted.
Different stories were heard at the rally: about the difficulties in achieving justice in family disputes, about the traditionally biased attitude towards girls, about the difficulties in protecting the rights of mother and child.
ℹ️ Despite the fact that the Georgian government has toughened the punishment for gender issues, the state leadership is concerned about this issue, since according to statistics, 186 women have been killed in the last eight years.
📷 photo by Mariam Nikuradze
About a thousand people attended the procession and rally. Among the participants were Georgian human rights organizations, opposition movements and local residents. They demanded legislative changes that could protect women, including the definition of rape and the concept of consent (in Georgia, only cases when it is accompanied by another form of violence are considered rape, and sex without consent is not considered a crime under the law).
"No means no!" the crowd chanted.
Different stories were heard at the rally: about the difficulties in achieving justice in family disputes, about the traditionally biased attitude towards girls, about the difficulties in protecting the rights of mother and child.
ℹ️ Despite the fact that the Georgian government has toughened the punishment for gender issues, the state leadership is concerned about this issue, since according to statistics, 186 women have been killed in the last eight years.
📷 photo by Mariam Nikuradze
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🇬🇪🚆🇦🇿 Investments in the expansion project of the Georgian part of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway will exceed $100 million.
"The need to expand the Georgian part of the BTK is due to the growing volumes of cargo transportation through Azerbaijan," President Ilham Aliyev said. The project is expected to be completed in 2023.
ℹ️ The Azerbaijani leader flew to Tbilisi in autumn and held many hours of talks with Prime Minister Garibavshili. As a result, serious economic statements have been made lately. In particular, in addition to the expansion of the railway, it was reported about the development of a project for the construction of a terminal for liquefied natural gas (LNG) for its subsequent export to the EU countries.
"The need to expand the Georgian part of the BTK is due to the growing volumes of cargo transportation through Azerbaijan," President Ilham Aliyev said. The project is expected to be completed in 2023.
ℹ️ The Azerbaijani leader flew to Tbilisi in autumn and held many hours of talks with Prime Minister Garibavshili. As a result, serious economic statements have been made lately. In particular, in addition to the expansion of the railway, it was reported about the development of a project for the construction of a terminal for liquefied natural gas (LNG) for its subsequent export to the EU countries.
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📈💨❗️Tbilisi topped last week's ranking of cities with the most polluted air.
For several days, visible air pollution has been observed in the Georgian capital. In the districts of Vera, Vake, Chugureti, the air quality index is more than 160, in Saburtalo 136. According to these average annual indicators, Tbilisi is second only to Indian Delhi and Lahore from Pakistan. The average concentration of harmful PM2.5 particles in 2021 is 4.2 times higher than the WHO recommended air quality value. With such indicators, it is recommended to wear a mask, do not engage in physical activity outdoors, close windows at home and use an air purifier.
❗️Experts talk about two factors: the burning of leaves and grass in the vicinity of the city + the negative impact of the polluting malfunctioning transport associated with Black Friday.
📲 Air quality in Tbilisi online here:
https://www.iqair.com/georgia/t-bilisi/tbilisi
For several days, visible air pollution has been observed in the Georgian capital. In the districts of Vera, Vake, Chugureti, the air quality index is more than 160, in Saburtalo 136. According to these average annual indicators, Tbilisi is second only to Indian Delhi and Lahore from Pakistan. The average concentration of harmful PM2.5 particles in 2021 is 4.2 times higher than the WHO recommended air quality value. With such indicators, it is recommended to wear a mask, do not engage in physical activity outdoors, close windows at home and use an air purifier.
❗️Experts talk about two factors: the burning of leaves and grass in the vicinity of the city + the negative impact of the polluting malfunctioning transport associated with Black Friday.
📲 Air quality in Tbilisi online here:
https://www.iqair.com/georgia/t-bilisi/tbilisi
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🙈 One of the most recognizable landmarks of Tbilisi, the concert hall "Pitchers of Rike", will again be looking for owners.
Businessman David Khidasheli, who bought them in March of this year for 10 million lari ($3.5 million), said that he intended to sell all his family's property in Georgia:
"Because the legislation is weak and vulnerable, the winner of an open tender cannot protect himself from unreasonable attacks and fraud."
❗️According to the businessman, until December 31, everyone will be able to purchase 50% of his family's property at a 20% discount.
ℹ️ According to the terms of the auction, the future owner of the object was obliged to equip museums of wine, digital art and technology, as well as exhibition and conference spaces within 36 months. The construction of the complex began in 2011 at the initiative of former President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili. $25 million was allocated for the project. Inside there is a 566-seat concert hall and spaces for temporary exhibitions, but none of the rooms have ever been used until now.
Businessman David Khidasheli, who bought them in March of this year for 10 million lari ($3.5 million), said that he intended to sell all his family's property in Georgia:
"Because the legislation is weak and vulnerable, the winner of an open tender cannot protect himself from unreasonable attacks and fraud."
❗️According to the businessman, until December 31, everyone will be able to purchase 50% of his family's property at a 20% discount.
ℹ️ According to the terms of the auction, the future owner of the object was obliged to equip museums of wine, digital art and technology, as well as exhibition and conference spaces within 36 months. The construction of the complex began in 2011 at the initiative of former President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili. $25 million was allocated for the project. Inside there is a 566-seat concert hall and spaces for temporary exhibitions, but none of the rooms have ever been used until now.
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❗️🌊 Part of the embankment was washed away in Batumi due to a storm.
In the area of the water park the boulevard, lighting masts and shopping stalls collapsed. The sea washed away benches and street structures. The sports ground was damaged.
In the area of the water park the boulevard, lighting masts and shopping stalls collapsed. The sea washed away benches and street structures. The sports ground was damaged.
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🎄 New Year's fairs and festivals in Tbilisi.
December is upon us, which means Christmas, New Year and other holidays are coming soon! You don't have a festive winter mood? We tell you where in the first half of December, you will find both it and a variety of gifts and holiday attributes. Mark it in your diaries.
🎅 IWAG Winter Fair
The annual charity Winter Fair will be held at the prestigious Sheraton Hotel. At the fair, you will be able to meet a large selection of goods from all over the world, presented by embassies of different countries.
In addition, this will be accompanied by a large food court with cuisines of the world and a choir singing Christmas songs.
🗓 December 3, from 10:00 to 18:00
⛄️ New Year's Fair in Dedaena Park
A pre-New Year fair will be held in Dedaena Park, in which more than 100 entrepreneurs from all over the country will take part.
At the fair, you can have fun and buy local products as a gift or for the New Year's table.
🗓 December 4 from 13:00 to 19:00
🤶 New Year Chocolate Festival
At the festival in the Tbilisi Botanical Garden, you will meet New Year characters, DIY gift workshops and much more!
In addition, the festival will host a fair, which will present a variety of chocolate products, hot chocolate and drinks.
🗓 3 and 4 December from 13:00 to 20:00
🎁 New Year's Book Festival at Expo Georgia
The festival combines the New Year's Book Festival and the Children's Book Festival.
New Year's Book Festival includes a book fair and New Year's gifts, as well as children's events on the main stage of the festival!
🗓 December 16-18
🔽 Do you know about other similar events or festivals? Write in the comments.
❗️We will make a separate selection about Batumi.
December is upon us, which means Christmas, New Year and other holidays are coming soon! You don't have a festive winter mood? We tell you where in the first half of December, you will find both it and a variety of gifts and holiday attributes. Mark it in your diaries.
🎅 IWAG Winter Fair
The annual charity Winter Fair will be held at the prestigious Sheraton Hotel. At the fair, you will be able to meet a large selection of goods from all over the world, presented by embassies of different countries.
In addition, this will be accompanied by a large food court with cuisines of the world and a choir singing Christmas songs.
🗓 December 3, from 10:00 to 18:00
⛄️ New Year's Fair in Dedaena Park
A pre-New Year fair will be held in Dedaena Park, in which more than 100 entrepreneurs from all over the country will take part.
At the fair, you can have fun and buy local products as a gift or for the New Year's table.
🗓 December 4 from 13:00 to 19:00
🤶 New Year Chocolate Festival
At the festival in the Tbilisi Botanical Garden, you will meet New Year characters, DIY gift workshops and much more!
In addition, the festival will host a fair, which will present a variety of chocolate products, hot chocolate and drinks.
🗓 3 and 4 December from 13:00 to 20:00
🎁 New Year's Book Festival at Expo Georgia
The festival combines the New Year's Book Festival and the Children's Book Festival.
New Year's Book Festival includes a book fair and New Year's gifts, as well as children's events on the main stage of the festival!
🗓 December 16-18
🔽 Do you know about other similar events or festivals? Write in the comments.
❗️We will make a separate selection about Batumi.
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📈🇬🇪💰Tourism revenue in 2022 is 183% more than the previous pandemic 2021 and exceeded the pre-Covid 2019.
By the end of this year, Georgia's tourism income will exceed $3 billion. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic. These figures were announced by the Deputy Minister of Economy of Georgia (and the former head of the national tourism agency) Mariam Kvrivishvili at a meeting of the executive committee of the UN World Tourism Organization. She noted that Georgia has managed to fully restore the profit margins in the tourism sector that existed before the pandemic. “This indicator directly affects the creation of new jobs and the improvement of the well-being of local residents,” stated Kvrivishvili.
ℹ️ Between January and October 2022, more than 4.3 million tourist trips were made to Georgia. Most often, foreign citizens come to Georgia from Russia, Turkey and Armenia, and the flow of tourists from the countries of the Persian Gulf has also noticeably increased.
By the end of this year, Georgia's tourism income will exceed $3 billion. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic. These figures were announced by the Deputy Minister of Economy of Georgia (and the former head of the national tourism agency) Mariam Kvrivishvili at a meeting of the executive committee of the UN World Tourism Organization. She noted that Georgia has managed to fully restore the profit margins in the tourism sector that existed before the pandemic. “This indicator directly affects the creation of new jobs and the improvement of the well-being of local residents,” stated Kvrivishvili.
ℹ️ Between January and October 2022, more than 4.3 million tourist trips were made to Georgia. Most often, foreign citizens come to Georgia from Russia, Turkey and Armenia, and the flow of tourists from the countries of the Persian Gulf has also noticeably increased.
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💃🕺In the summer of 2023, Georgia will host world-class artists and musicians.
Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili spoke about this at a government meeting. According to him, the performances will take place at Adjarian Black Sea Arena, Tbilisi and Batumi stadiums. The Prime Minister has not yet announced the names of those with whom negotiations are underway, but announced that 70 million lari ($25.6 million) have been allocated for this.
Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili spoke about this at a government meeting. According to him, the performances will take place at Adjarian Black Sea Arena, Tbilisi and Batumi stadiums. The Prime Minister has not yet announced the names of those with whom negotiations are underway, but announced that 70 million lari ($25.6 million) have been allocated for this.
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