Georgia’s Sukhishvilebi performs in front of Egyptian pyramids

Georgian dancers have showcased Georgia’s ancient folk culture near one of the world’s most spectacular venues in Egypt.

Georgia’s Independence Day on May 26 was celebrated in Egypt in front of the Great Pyramid of Giza- regarded internationally as the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Georgia's National Ballet Sukhishvilebi celebrated Georgia independence day in front of the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt.

Georgia's National Ballet Sukhishvilebi celebrated Georgia independence day in front of the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt.

Georgian National Ballet Sukhishvilebi performed national dances in front of thousands of people who gathered near the Egyptian pyramids.

The special concert was initiated by the Embassy of Georgia in Egypt and held on May 26 to mark Georgia’s Independence Day.

Georgia's National Ballet Sukhishvilebi celebrated Georgia independence day in front of the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt.

Georgia's National Ballet Sukhishvilebi celebrated Georgia independence day in front of the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt.

Georgia's National Ballet Sukhishvilebi celebrated Georgia independence day in front of the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt.

Sukhishvilebi, Georgia’s internationally acclaimed folk dance company, founded in 1945. The official name of the troupe is the Georgian National Ballet but in Georgia everyone called it Sukhishvilebi after its founder Iliko Sukhishvili. Over the years this name has become the brand name for the brilliant performances of Georgian folk dance.

Georgia’s Ambassador in Egypt Archil Dzuliashvili, Egypt’s Tourism Minister Khaled Ramy and other Georgian and Egyptian guests attended the concert.

Georgia's National Ballet Sukhishvilebi celebrated Georgia independence day in front of the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt.

Georgia's National Ballet Sukhishvilebi celebrated Georgia independence day in front of the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt.

Georgia's National Ballet Sukhishvilebi celebrated Georgia independence day in front of the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt.

Dzuliashvili said the Georgian folk concert was an important event that celebrated the friendly relations between Egypt and Georgia, while promoting tourism between the two nations at the same time.

See images from the dance company’s new program Ramishvilebi "In Pictures” on Agenda.ge.

Meanwhile, last July Georgia’s Ministry of Culture announced 2015 as the year of Sukhishvilebi for its contribution to promoting Georgian culture.