Georgians – Yes, Georgians are very hospitable, you may already know this - We love Guests and it’s the part of our culture to receive guest decently and yes, we try to preserve our culture and keep our traditions alive. But that’s not just all about culture and traditions, it’s the result of who we are and what’s inside us. We aren’t retreating from new approaches, trends or innovations, we aren’t escaping from social challenges or different point of views. We already knew about the equality of men and women and we had the basis of parliamentary governance in 12th century. We had one of the first Democratic republic in Europe, where human rights and dignity were the fundamental principles of the constitution. And today, as an individualism is rapidly emerging out in the world, we are also pursuing to develop our personal freedom and show the world who we are as individuals and as a unity. Walk in the streets of Tbilisi and you will meet more and more people with different looks, styles, interests and personalities, who aren’t afraid to say no to what they disagree with and confidently show what they want. That’s the most interesting part of the uniqueness of Georgians – We can mix and combine our two different sides and simultaneously carry on our cultural legacy so well, that you may already heard about Georgian culture and traditions, and try to develop and improve ourselves and our society. Explore the Georgian people and see for yourself how different, unique, exciting and interesting they can be not just in the different parts of the country, but also in the different districts of the city.

Landscape – Georgia is really a small country with an area of 67,900km2. It’s one of the smallest country in Europe. But, to say the truth, this is just an area… the numbers that can’t really express what’s stretched on this 67,900km2 from the lowest point at an altitude of -2.3m to the highest mountain Shkhara with the altitude of 5,201m. The truth is that Georgia is the country of ten thousand wonders… almost. Here, nature merges snowy mountain peaks, deeply blue seas, wild and thick forests, green fields and valleys, steep cliffs and dry deserts, on the top of that adds man-made layers of culturally rich historical buildings and urban areas and pours over mild temperate climate. Georgia is the land of the wild beauty and chromaticity of the environment. It’s the masterpiece of nature… and it also can be the masterpiece of nature in the palm of your hand.

Culture – Georgian culture is one of the most fascinating parts of the country. Maybe it better describes who we are and what we believe in. And it’s older than the first official Kingdom of Georgia.
Georgians arose from the ancient Colchians and Iberians – one of the well-developed civilizations from the ancient times. Maybe, you’ve already heard about the legend of Jason and Golden Fleece. Maybe, you’ve already known that the word medicine is related to the daughter of king Aeëtes of Colchis. But the roots of Georgian culture come from the older ages than that legend at around 4,000 B.C. with Kura–Araxes and then Trialeti cultures. But that’s not everything that makes Georgian culture so impressive and exciting. We’ve already said that our culture better describes who we are and here’s why – Every part of Georgia is unique with its ‘exclusive’ culture and traditions. Every Georgian subgroup like Kakhetians, Svans, Mingrelians – they all have their own individual characteristic traditions, traits, dialects, manners, architecture etc. For ages, they perceived the world in a different ways and expressed themselves and their belief in their own mysterious ways. And did you know, that Svans were worshiping Serpent and believed that it was the protector of home?
Today, Georgia keeps the great legacy developed for centuries and welcomes everyone to explore this inexplicable world. Visit any part of the country and you will see how unique they are and how unique and magical are their microcosms around them... different characteristics, different traditions and rituals, different houses, different cuisines, different churches and monasteries, different buildings, villages and cities… And do you know, what’s more interesting? How well they can mix every these things into one… One glorious Georgian Culture.

Music – who doesn’t love it, right? Sometimes music is the main part of our everyday life. Sometimes we even live with music. And music has always been beloved by Georgian people too. They’ve been singing every time they could – while seeding or harvesting crops, working, drinking, hunting and of course in wartime while preparing for big battles. It’s always been an inseparable part of our ‘Georgian Soul’. We are even joking that everyone can sing here in Georgia.
Georgian folk songs are well known for their complexity and rich traditions of vocal polyphony which dates back before the introduction of Christianity in Georgia (beginning of 4th century). It usually consists of background drones and several melodic lines in the forth.
Here music also isn’t an exception with its diversity and uniqueness. There are at least fifteen regional styles in Georgian folk music that more generally can be divided into eastern and western Georgian groups.
And have you ever heard about Chakrulo? If you’ve imagined golden record floating in space right now, you definitely know what we are talking about. Yes, Chakrulo is the kakhetian folk song chosen to accompany Voyager 2 and with other 26 masterpieces ‘represent Earth in the infinite universe’.
But, the truth is that historical and cultural facts can’t really show what really the Georgian folk song is. You have to listen Chakrulo, Mravaljamier, Tsinskharo, Lile or any other song from our rich musical culture to really see what we want so much to show you… to dive deep into this uncharted ocean and feel what the Georgian Soul really is.

Dance – Have you ever seen traditional Georgian dance? If no, then you should definitely see at least one dance even on YouTube. But if you have seen it, how can you describe our most traditional perception of men and women? Have you felt every emotion weaved into it? Did you like it? I hope you did.
Georgian dances differ from each other with their own traits. Each of them has unique history, style, costumes, emotions, feelings, meaning and describes different events like wedding, war etc. But usually they have one common – they show the grace, beauty and elegance of Georgian woman and bravery, heroism, fearlessness and respectfulness of Georgian man.
Some of the most popular dances are Kartuli, Khorumi, Acharuli, Rachuli etc.

Museums – Would you believe anyone if they said that there are few museums in Georgia? Georgia has one of the glorious history and culture in the world. People have been living here for almost 2 million years. There’ve been the first Europeans walking here. There’ve been civilizations rising and falling here. There’ve been Greeks and Romans visiting and invading here. There’s been Silk Road passing here. There’ve been many centuries of the rise and fall of Georgians too. There’ve been friends. There’ve been enemies. There’s been Golden Age. There’ve been Tamar, David and Vakhtang. There’s millenniums of history of Georgia kept here inside the museums for anyone who wishes to take this epic journey back in time and explore Georgia from eons ago till today.
The most well-known museums are Simon Janashia museum in Tbilisi, Museum in Mestia and Dadian museum in Zugdidi.