"Festival Of Georgian Regions" - Organized by the Tsiskvili Group, will take place at the Meidan.
"The Tsiskvili Group is one of the largest restaurant chains in Georgia, known for its continuous development and innovation, not only in gastronomy but also in cultural and artistic endeavors."
In 2023, the "Tsiskvili Group" laid the foundation for the "Festival Of Georgian Regions," with the primary aim of enhancing the introduction and promotion of Georgian culture, folklore, choreography, wine, and gastronomy to both Georgian and foreign guests.
This year, the festival has expanded significantly and will be held in partnership with the “Meidan Group” on July 6-7, located on Sion Street, within the most touristic area.
We are hosting Imereti, Samegrelo, Svaneti, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Guria and Racha. They present the rich and authentic Georgian heritage with choreographic and folklore performances, as well as with gastronomy.
Guests will have the opportunity to savor authentic Georgian dishes, wines, and products while enjoying the backdrop of Georgian polyphonic singing and dancing. Leading wine companies as well as small wineries will participate in the event.
Tastings and exhibition-sales will be held, with free entry to the wine museum for festival guests for two days.
Additionally, attendees can enjoy viewing and purchasing interesting Georgian handicrafts on-site.
The "Festival Of Georgian Regions" is partnered with the "UN Women's Organization," facilitating the participation of 10 women entrepreneurs.
A vibrant and entertaining children's zone will be specially organized, offering various activities for children.
The "Festival Of Georgian Regions" promises days filled with unforgettable emotions.
Attendance is free!
Adress: Sioni Street #1
Program:
July 6
- 13:00 - Official opening ceremony of the festival
- 14:00 - Meliton Balanchivadze Central Music School Children's Folk Ensemble "Nai-Nai"; Akaki Vasadze Folk Ensemble; Ensemble of teachers of the third music school named after Z. Anjafaridze; A. Vasadze Folklore School Choreographic Ensemble; Folk Ensemble of Kutaisi Municipality "Bermukha"; Children's Choreographic Group of the Student Youth Palace;
- 15:30 - Samtskhe-Javakheti / folk ensemble "Meskheti", choreographic ensemble "University of Meskheti", "Lomsia".
- 16:30 - Svaneti / "Riho" ensemble.
- 12:00 – 20:00 - singing and dancing numbers, gastronomy, exhibition-sale, tasting, master classes, children's zone.
July 7
- 12:00 - opening of the festival
- 14:00 - Racha/ Shalva Japaridze folklore ensemble "Racha", choreographic ensemble "Orba".
- 15:30 - Guria/ folk band "Narti".
- 16:30 - Samegrelo/ Ensembles "Musikeli", "Kolkhuri Trio", "Gogalai", choreographic ensemble "Kolkhi".
- 12:00 - singing and dancing numbers, gastronomy, exhibition-sale, tasting, master classes, children's zone.
*Partner municipalities of the festival:
Kutaisi Municipality, Oni Municipality, Chokhatauri Municipality, Akhaltsikhe Municipality, Senaki Municipality, Mestia Municipality.
Organizers: “Tsiskvili Group”, “Meidani Group”.
For detailed information: 558 598 598
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