THE GEORGIAN

CULTURE
M ariam i Kokhtashvil i / Diana Khal us
Georgia is a state in Eurasia ,
the Caucasus, on the eastern
coast of the black sea . It’s
Where is it?
bordered by Russia to the
North, Turkey and Armenia to
the south, and Azerbaijan the
southeast. The transcontinental
country is located at the
crossroads of the South-Eastern
Europe and Western Asia, but
sociopolitically and culturally it’s
part of Europe
Georgian’s Flag and coat of arms
◦ The flag of Georgia(საქართველოს სახელმწიფო დროშა,Also known
as the five-cross flag,is one of the national symbols
georgia.Originally a banner of the medieval kingdom of Georgia,
it was repopularised in the late 20 th and early 21 st centuries
during the Georgian national revival.

Strenght is in unity
 FIRST PEOPLE IN EUROPE
◦ In 1991, Gerorgian scientist Davit Lortkipanidze discovered the first skull in
Dmanis , Georgia which was 1.8milion years ago. It was the first person in
Europe. After that,archeological work continued in the same area and so far a
total of 5 skulls have been found, which are very well preserve and date back
to 1.810.000 years. The last , 5° skull was found in Dmanis as a result of
archeological work in 2005 . The mandible discovered in 2000 was among the
top 10 most important discoveries of that year worldwide
 The alphabet
The Georgian scripts are the three writing systems
used to write the Georgian language: Asomtavruli,
Nuskhuri and Mkhedruli. Although the systems differ
in appearance, their letters share the same names
and alphabetical order and are written horizontally
from left to right. Of the three scripts, Mkhedruli,
once the civilian royal script of the Kingdom of
Georgia and mostly used for the royal charters, is
now the standard script for modern Georgian and its
related Kartvelian languages, whereas Asomtavruli
and Nuskhuri are used only by the Georgian
Orthodox Church, in ceremonial religious texts and
iconography.[2]Georgian
Culture ◦ Georgian culture and traditions"Tradition does not only
mean that one generation blindly and faithfully imitates
the previous generation. Tradition, first of all, implies the
feeling of history, when the past should be perceived
not only as the past, but also as modernity..." - unknown
author Georgia is a state with a great history and
culture, and if we extend the above phrase, it is the
country where you can fully feel the duration and
importance of its history. It is the oldest and richest
country with thousands of years of history, traditions and
culture, which you will probably agree is very important
and proud. Every year, many tourists visit it to share its
culture and learn something new about a country that,
despite the greatest historical trials over the millennia,
has still maintained its serenity and importance.
 Georgian folk music and dance
◦ Georgian folk dance and music is the greatest wealth that distinguishes
Georgia from other countries with its originality and culture. Its essence
originates from the depths of millennia. When they discuss the specialness of
Georgian dance and its importance, they single out one of the most
important components of artistry - male plasticity and mimicry. This is a
dance that fully represents the true Georgian character and spirit. The
hunting dance, Ferkhuli, performed in honor of the god of fertility, "Shuspa", is
considered to be the historical predecessor of folk choreography. Georgian
dances are the greatest wealth that has improved and developed over the
years, and today our country is known by the whole world. As for music,
Russian musicologist V. Belyaev explains it like this - "The main feature of
Georgian folk music art is the presence of original, delicately processed
choral polyphony, which is also used in church music." Georgian folk songs
have been characterized by polyphony since time immemorial. Every
corner has its own musical dialect, the number of which ranges up to 15.
 Georgian hospitaLity and table
Traditions
◦ The world knows Georgia as one of the most hospitable
countries. Georgian table and wine traditions are very relevant
for us. Dishes that are prepared only by Georgians are
presented here. For example, khinkali, Adjarian khachapuri or
churchkhela, this is an important discovery of the Georgian
table. The structure of the table is a harmonious mixture of
delicious food, wine, toasts and dance/music. Georgians are
strongly distinguished by their culture of toasts. In this regard,
there is a kind of expression - "Georgian table is a kind of
academy..." As for wine, Georgia has a very widely developed
winemaking culture. "They don't drink wine as bland and
fragrant as in Georgia..." French traveler Chardin wrote about
Georgia in the 17th century.
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◦ Pkhali is a traditional Georgian dish. Its most common variant is made from
spinach and beets. Pkhali is on the list of must-try dishes for
vegetarians. Pkhali is a cold appetizer consisting of chopped vegetables mixed
with walnuts, greens, onions and garlic.
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◦ Satsiv is another Georgian cold dish that you should try. This is a nutty sauce
that can be served with turkey, chicken or fish. Cold food is traditionally
served at the New Year's table.
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◦ Elarji is an appetizing dish from the Samegrelo region that will blow your
mind. It consists of coarsely ground cornmeal and cheese, which are cooked
together. Elarji was considered a dish for an honored guest.
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◦ Clothing is an artificial covering of
the body , the forms of which are
determined by ethnic norms and
ecological conditions, economic Clothes
conditions and cultural-historical
connections between peoples. In the
Stone Age, people learned to work with
leather, the method of gluing pieces
together, and later mastered the
technique of weaving.
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