Georgia is focus of National Geographic lens
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A picture taken in Georgia’s high mountainous region has been selected as the ‘Photo of the Day’ by famous world culture magazine National Geographic.
The photo titled Blessed Beast showed a bull with candles on its horns being blessed at a tenth-century church near the town of Mestia, in the Svaneti region, before being sacrificed for a February feast dating from pre-Christian times.
The caption text to the picture read: "Traditions endure in the Svaneti region, high in Georgia’s Caucasus Mountains.”
The photo was taken by National Geographic Photographer Aaron Huey.
Earlier the magazine published an article describing the animal sacrifices, blood feuds, unique polyphonic music, astonishing ancient stone towers and ravishing views of wild nature, which visitors could explore in Svaneti.
See the image and other 'Photo of the Day' selections here.
"The decision to include Georgia into the top tourism destinations has already been made by the National Geographic Traveler and in my opinion this will help Georgia to develop its tourism industry and to improve the country’s image among world travellers.”
National Geographic magazine has issued a special edition about Georgia. In this special issue of the magazine, National Geographic tells the story about Georgia’s mountainous and sea resorts, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, its protected areas, cuisine, and wine.