Georgian culture promoted in Berlin, Germany
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To increase awareness towards Georgian culture in Germany, a community named after Georgia's iconic, 12th century poet, Shota Rustaveli will promote Georgian literature in Berlin.
This year marks 850 years since the birth of Rustaveli, Georgia's national poet whose literary legacy is represented by the famous 12th Century poem The Knight in the Panther's Skin.
Various events have been dedicated to Rustaveli’s 850th anniversary this year.
First established in 1922 the community has now been restored on the 850th anniversary since the birth of the Georgian poet who penned the iconic poem.
Now the community will introduce Rustaveli’s poem to a wider audience in Germany.
On Georgia’s Independence Day on May 26 country-wide activities will be themed after the anniversary of the birth of the iconic, 12th century poet, Shota Rustaveli.
Georgia’s capital Tbilisi celebrates legacy of famous poets
Georgia's capital Tbilisi will host a year-long program of literary events to mark the double anniversary of Georgia's iconic medieval poet Shota Rustaveli and celebrated English poet and playwright William Shakespeare.
For the past week a photo of British model Richard Biedul has been actively shared online by Georgian users for his resemblance with Georgia’s well known, 12th Century poet Shota Rustaveli.
Tbilisi International Airport has been given a new name in honour of one of the country’s greatest poets and contributors to Georgian literature.
Belarus is celebrating Georgian culture days from August 31 to September 2 involving film screenings and concerts.