Category: Culture

Saint George The Patron of Georgia

St. George of Cappadocia is the most popular among the saints of the Christian world. Its importance for the Christian Church, both Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant, and Gregorian, is hard to underestimate. Moreover, the death and resurrection of St. George are also mentioned in the commentaries of the holy book of Muslims, the Koran. But there [...]

Tourism in Georgia During Covid-19 Times: What to Know

The coronavirus pandemic brought many losses, upon which the biggest one is undoubtedly human life. With the number of diagnosed cases surpassing the ten million, it’d be hard to argue otherwise. But in second place, far away from the incalculable value of human life, rests the tourism and hospitality industries, the section of the economy [...]

Cheesy Delights: Georgian Cuisine’s Best Dishes With Cheese

Georgia is a cheesy country. Someone once decided that we needed a word to describe over-the-top romanticism. Cute, sweet displays of affection that have certain kitsch feeling to it. The chosen term was cheesy. But I’m not talking about that type of cheesy. Etymology is funny like that, but when I say Georgia is a [...]

10 things to do in Tbilisi for The Steadfast Art Lover

Everyone has a particular reason to visit Georgia. Some are looking forward to the rich history and abundant reminders of past glory days. Others, in turn, are attracted to the lush greenery and refreshing qvevri wine. But how many of you are attracted to the arts? If you are an enthusiast of aesthetics and the [...]

10 Amazing Things Georgians Are Proud of

Common knowledge worldwide says that, the harder you’ve struggled to achieve something, the more you appreciate it once you finally get it. It’s a common principle that applies to quite a few facets of human life. Athletes rejoice when they achieve the gold medal that reflects their lengthy efforts. Students shed tears of joy when [...]

Top 10 Most Popular Georgian Names for Boys

You can learn a lot about a country’s culture by the names of their citizens, and Georgia is not the exception. Many of the most famous names to be found across each of Georgia’s regions reflects the country’s deep Christian beliefs. Inspired by saints, patriarchs, and other relevant figures, many men show religious ideas by [...]

The Best Georgian Opera Singers To Know

You know it by now—polyphonic singing is quite a big deal in Georgia. Although we didn’t invent the singing tradition, we’re recognized for it worldwide, to the point where Georgian polyphonic singing is considered an intangible heritage treasure by UNESCO. Georgia has a rich singing tradition, vocal techniques have been cultivated for centuries, and we [...]

5 Fascinating Events That Took Place in Georgia (And You Didn’t Know)

To say that nowadays Georgia is an unassuming, discreet country is a bit of an understatement. Upon hearing the name of my homeland, many foreigners’ wonder whether we’re talking about the homonymous United States territory or “that European country”. It’s this relative anonymity what has made us seem like some sort of an underdog amidst [...]

Top 10 Most Popular Georgian Names for Girls

Names carry power. They are culture, history, and stories. You can learn a lot about a country’s past, present, and future thanks to the names they prefer, and Georgia is not the exception. Georgia has a rich history and an exceptional mixture of cultures and influences. As such, the currently popular names for babies display [...]

Georgia in The Eurovision Song Contest

This month of May will be quite atypical for Europeans. The ongoing health crisis regarding COVID-19 has already shaped this spring as the strangest one for many generations worldwide. But amidst the routine changes, many of us have overlooked the interruption of an annual event. One that, for 64 years, has been a mainstay in [...]

Top 8 Hipster Places In Tbilisi

The term ‘hipster’ may not have been around for that long but in essence; Tbilisi has been a hipster type of city for hundreds of years. There have always been spots that are a little bit outside the cultural mainstream and are a little different from the usual cultural attractions. While there are many great [...]

10 Georgian Fashion Designers to Follow

At a place where Europe borders with Russia, sits the beautiful country of Georgia. The huge collection of instagrammable natural wonders, architectural masterpieces, diverse cultures, and stunningly beautiful landscapes are some of the things that continuously draw tourists into this former Soviet nation. Georgians are famous for their cordial hospitality, and you are sure to […]