On April 4, at Caucasus University, a summarizing event of the Georgian language days was held, where the famous Georgian poet and folklorist, Professor Eter Tataraidze, was presented with the award established by Caucasus University - Supporter of the Georgian Language, which is given annually to well-known Kartvelologists or contributors to the implementation of outstanding ideas and promoters of the Georgian language.
The event was attended by: Nunu Mickiewicz - Head of the International Center for Education, Saulius Valainis - Deputy Ambassador of Lithuania to Georgia and other honored guests.
Within the framework of the event, an exhibition of calligraphic works by Davit Maisuradze and Giorgi Sisauri was organized; The presentation of the bilingual (Georgian-Ukrainian) collection of Eter Tataraidze's poems "ლექს ვარ ჯერაც გასაშიფრ" was held; The winning team in the spelling quiz was awarded - they were presented with gifts sent from the Parliament of Lithuania by Saulius Valainis, Deputy Ambassador of Lithuania to Georgia.
Speakers at the event:
Mariam Manjgaladze - Professor of Caucasus University, creator of the project
Dr. Kakha Shengelia - President of Caucasus University
Nunu Mickiewicz - Head of the International Education Center
Saulius Valainis - Deputy Ambassador of Lithuania to Georgia
Eter Tataraidze - Georgian poet and professor
Natalia Trokhim - Ukrainian writer and translator
Also, literary critic Nino Vakhania, translator - Maia Targamadze and other invited guests.
At the end of the event, the Caucasus University folklore ensemble held a demonstration concert.
From March 24 to April 4, on the initiative of Professor Mariam Manjgaladze and organized by the Caucasus University, various events were held within the Georgian language days. Among them: master class - "Art of calligraphy - journey from the past to the future", spelling quiz - "I write and speak fluent Georgian!", discussion – “Language and Dialect; Pearl of the Fereydan Dialect”; Creative dialogue: " Dialects - Tributaries joining the River " (example of Georgia and Ukraine).
Supporter of the Georgian Language award is produced by Lepert Arts.
Supporters of the project were:
- State Language Department
- Georgian Calligraphers Association
- The Committee of Supporters of Georgia of the Lithuanian Parliament
- Embassy of Lithuania in Georgia
- National Parliamentary Library of Georgia
