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10 MUST SEE PLACES The original fortress, constructed on a hilltop, was named Gori (meaning hill in English), and was mentioned in the Georgian chronicles as early as the VII century. Some historians believe that the fortress was built by Byzantine Caesar Heraclius to store ammunition battles against the Persians.
Just after the XI century the area became an active center for trade. According to some historians, this was due to David the Builder founding the town. Because of its geographical location, enemies frequently targeted the fortress, as conquering it enabled control of the whole Shida Kartli region. The fortress has been invaded many times and controlled by Ossetians, Iranians and Persians, amongst others. The stronghold has been repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt.
1. GORI FORTRESS
The historic fortress stands on a rocky hill in the center of Gori. The ruins on the northern slope and the archaeological findings indicate that there was a fortress here as far back as the I century BC. In historic manuscripts the fortress is first mentioned in the XIII century as “Gori Prison.”
2. VIRGIN MARY CATHEDRAL
The temple was built as a Catholic church between 1806 and 1810. In 1920, it was heavily damaged by an earthquake. During Soviet times, Gori’s Music School was situated in the church. The building was handed over to the Georgian Orthodox Church in the 1990s. Currently, Samtavisi and Gori Cathedral belong to the episcopacy. Address: 7 Lomouri str., Gori GeorgianDay Magazine 17
10 MUST SEE PLACES 3. HISTORICAL-ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM
The museum was founded in 1935. Currently, it houses more than 48,100 exhibits, including: handcrafted metal masterpieces, paintings, decorative sculptures, heraldic artifacts, unique Colchis silver coins (the only ones in the former USSR), coins dating back to the time periods of Queen Tamar and David Narin, ancient Eastern coins, epigraphic monuments in Georgian and Arabic languages, collections of manuscripts in the Georgian language, a vast photo archive, and many more attractions. Address: Gori, Kirion II St.
5. GORIJVARI
A church complex and local resort, located at an altitude of 600 meters. Low mineralized hydrosulfite, hydrocarbonchloride and sodium mineral water are used to prepare special therapeutic baths. The baths are used for treatment of musculoskeletal system issues and gynecological diseases; they also have a positive effect on the nervous system. The season for the resort usually runs June through September. Location: village of Great Gorijvari
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4. STATE MUSEUM OF JOSEPH STALIN
Soviet leader Joseph Stalin’s Museum was founded in 1937 and contains 60,000 exhibits. The museum includes the memorial house where Stalin is believed to have been born, an exhibition building, and Stalin’s personal train car, in which he traveled to Tehran, Yalta and Potsdam. The museum also houses Stalin’s personal belongings. Address: Gori., Stalin Av. №32
6. UPLISTSIKHE
Uplistikhe is a rock-hewn city, located just 10 km east of Gori, on the left bank of the river Mtkvari. One of the oldest settlements in the Caucasus region, Uplistikhe is first mentioned within the pages of history in the VII century. Uplistiskhe and its surrounding archeological and architectural monuments belong to a distinct group, the oldest of which dates back to the early Bronze Age, and are considered to be relics of the Kura-Araxes culture.
7. ATENI GORGE
Alongside the natural biological diversity, the Ateni Gorge features plenty of tourist sites: Great Ateni – Ateni Sioni Church (VII Century), Ateni (Orbeliani) Fortresss (X-XI centuries), the Church of the Virgin Mary, mineral water “Bisi,” and more. Ateni Gorge is also a perfect destination for camping.
9. RUISI CATHEDRAL OF TRANSFIGURATION
The cathedral dates back to the VIII-IX centuries and is located 7 km from the town of Gori. According to sources, it was built by King Vakhtang Gorgasali. Despite the fact that the original structure of the building was not preserved, the VII century architectural style can easily be identified when looking at the building. Ruisi is associated with a number of important political events of the feudal age. Within the walls of this church, George II (1072-1083 AD) was crowned the King of Kartli. During this time, Ruisi was the capital city of Kartli.
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8. VILLAGE GARDATENI
The village is located 6 kilometers from the town of Gori. Here you will find several important historic monuments, including: Vere fortress, the Church of Saint George, Vere Church of the Virgin Mary, the Green (Transfiguration) cathedral, Tsedisi Fortress, and other architectural monuments.
10. URBNISI CATHEDRAL
The cathedral is located within the Kareli municipality, in the village of Urbnisi. Stylistic elements, as well as paleographic assessments of inscriptions on the northern faзade estimate that the cathedral was constructed sometime in the V-VI centuries. The inscriptions on the facade feature names of the architects - Konstantin and father Mikheil. The rest of the inscriptions refer to dates of the church’s restorations.
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The original fortress, constructed on a hilltop, was named Gori (meaning hill in English), and was mentioned in the Georgian chronicles as early as the VII century. Some historians believe that the fortress was built by Byzantine Caesar Heraclius to store ammunition battles against the Persians. Just after the XI century the area became an active center for trade. According to some historians, this was due to David the Builder founding the town. Because of its geographical location, enemies frequently targeted the fortress, as conquering it enabled control of the whole Shida Kartli region. The fortress has been invaded many times and controlled by Ossetians, Iranians and Persians, amongst others. The stronghold has been repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt. The current iteration of the fortress was built in 1774, during the reign of Erekle II, but was significantly damaged by an earthquake in 1920. The Stalin Museum includes the memorial house where Joseph Stalin (1879-1953) was born, a museum building with a tower, and Stalin’s personal train car he used to visit Tehran, Yalta, and Potsdam. There are many unique exhibits displayed here, including personal belongings and collections of paintings, photos, films and other important historical artifacts.
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GORI HOW CAN GET IN? The current iteration of the fortress was built in 1774, during the reign of Erekle II, but was significantly damaged by an earthquake in 1920. The Stalin Museum includes the memorial house where Joseph Stalin (1879-1953) was born, a museum building with a tower, and Stalin’s personal train car he used to visit Tehran, Yalta, and Potsdam. There are many unique exhibits displayed here, including personal belongings and collections of paintings, photos, films and other important historical artifacts.
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Gori (Georgian: გორი ) is a city in the Shida Kartli region of Georgia most famous (or infamous) for being the birthplace of Joseph Vissarionovich Jughashvili, better known as Stalin. Today, surprisingly, it does not look much different from when Stalin ruled the USSR. Gori is also located a short drive from Uplistsikhe, an ancient Silk Road cave city and former regional centre of pagan worship.
By bus Many marshrutkas run daily between Tbilisi’s Didube market and the central square of Gori. If you’re arriving with the metro, go directly through the market (one-story houses) until you reach a square with only marshrutkas on it - just ask one of the drivers. Buses leave hourly from about 7am to 8pm, and the ride costs 3 GEL a person.
The name Gori may look and sound like the plural form of the Russian word for mountain (горы, GO-ry), but the name of Gori, incidentally meaning hill (singular) in Georgian, is much older than the first Russian contact with the Georgian kingdoms in 1500s. Get in By train Many trains run through Gori on their way to or from Tbilisi. Tickets can be purchased at local train stations. Last train to Borjomi leaves at 18:00.
By Taxi Another option is to take a taxi, which also leave from Didube bus station. Listen for the cab drivers calling out “Gori, Gori,” and get in their car. These cars leave as soon as they are full, so your wait could be anywhere from 5 minutes to an hour. The fare for one person in a shared cab should be 5 GEL. If you do not wish to share a taxi with others, then the cost should be about 20 GEL. Be sure to negotiate this with the driver before you get in the car. GeorgianDay Magazine 27
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WHITE RESORTS IN GEORGIA Georgia becomes more and more attractive in terms of winter sports and adventure holidays. Skiers and snowboarders of all levels can have a great time at the winter resorts of our country. Those who are just learning to ski, can go to Bakuriani, where the slopes are more gentle. This resort has well-developed infrastructure for a vacation with family and children: while you improve your skills or taste the whole variety of culinary delicacies and famous Georgian wine, your children can enjoy the attention of professional skiing instructors or experienced nurses. Gudauri is a cool place for fans of steep slopes, freeride and heli-skiing. Those who look for thrilling experiences and want to enjoy the mountain views from the highest points can go paragliding and speedriding. On the other hand, in Gudauri there is also a place for those who just want to get out of town, get some fresh air, take a steam bath, drink mulled wine or taste Georgian brandies and chacha. 30 GeorgianDay Magazine
Svanetian resorts, Hatsvali and Tetnuldi, are relatively young compared to Bakuriani and Gudauri. It is better to reach both places from Mestia, the central village of Svaneti. New lifts, steep slopes and crazily beautiful views will make you enjoy every moment. These mountains are higher than the Alps! Totally worth going. Ajara region, traditionally famous for sea, sun, nightlife and boat-like khachapuri, now also boasts with a new snow resort, Goderdzi. Well, khachapuri is always delicious, dancing in trendy places or trying your luck in casino is possible anytime, but skiing so close to the coast is possible only in the wintertime. So, whatever you would prefer for your winter holidays, can be found in Georgia. You are always welcome! (Source: Georgia.Travel)
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GEORGIAN WINTER IS AN ATTRACTIVE SEASON FOR ALL: DOESN’T MATTER IF YOU ARE INTO RELAXING OR ACTIVE VACATION, ENJOY EITHER SNOW OR DRY WARM WEATHER. IN ANY CASE YOU WILL FIND A GOOD OPTION FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
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GEORGIA EARNS $104M BY EXPORTING OVER 45M BOTTLES OF WINE
Between January-November 2016 Georgia exported 40% more wine year-on-year.
Georgia has exported over 45 million bottles of wine to 53 countries in the first 11 months of 2016, bringing $104 million back into the economy. Between January and November 2016 Georgia exported 45,628,091 bottles of wine - 40 percent more year-on-year (y/y), which generated 17 percent more revenue by selling its wine abroad, said the Georgian National Wine Agency. The top five countries that imported Georgian wine in January-November 2016 were: • Russia – 24,914,877 bottles • Ukraine – 5,179,454 bottles • China – 4,886,145 bottles • Kazakhstan – 3,227,639 bottles • Poland – 2,123,500 bottles
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The Georgian National Wine Agency said wine exports had also increased to the European Union (EU), to China and other of Georgia’s more traditional export markets. Year-on-year exports of Georgian wine increased to: • China – 128 percent (4,886,145 bottles) • Ukraine – 73 percent (5,179,454 bottles) • Belarus – 62 percent (1,060,806 bottles) • Russia – 48 percent (24,914,877 bottles) • Poland – 47 percent (2,123,500 bottles) • Estonia – 37 percent (588,450 bottles) • Canada – 30 percent (198,456 bottles) • United States – 27 percent (294,382 bottles) • United Kingdom – 25 percent (87,428 bottles) • Latvia – 15 percent (1,139,706 bottles)
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Georgia has exported over 45 million bottles of wine to 53 countries in the first 11 months of 2016, bringing $104 million back into the economy.
Meanwhile in the reporting period Georgia exported more than eight million bottles of Georgia-made brandy. Latest figures showed Georgia exported 8,952,795 bottles of brandy to 17 countries in the first 11 months of this year. This was a 37 percent increase y/y between January and November 2016.
So far this year Georgia generated $20.14 million by selling brandy abroad. In total Georgia enjoyed $175.2 million by exporting wine, brandy, Chacha and all alcoholic beverages. This was 31 percent increase y/y. (Source: Agend.ge) GeorgianDay Magazine 35
AZERBAIJAN, TURKEY, LUXEMBOURG
GEORGIA’S TOP DIRECT INVESTOR COUNTRIES IN 2016
Georgia attracted $463 million in Foreign Direct Investments in Q3, 2016.
Georgia has attracted $463 million in Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) in the third quarter (Q3) of 2016. This was a four percent decrease year-on-year (y/y), according to preliminary data published by the National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat) today. Meanwhile in all three quarters of 2016 Georgia attracted $1.298 million in FDIs – up five percent from the adjusted data of the same period of 2015.
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The top three countries that invested the most in Georgia were: • Azerbaijan (33 percent) • Turkey (24 percent) • Luxembourg (11 percent) In Q3 2016 three main sectors of the Georgian economy received 59 percent of all FDIs earned. The largest share of FDIs ($140 million) went to the transport and communications sector, followed by the construction sector ($69 million) then the manufacturing sector ($62 million). (Source: Agenda.ge)
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NEW LAW WILL STRENGTHEN INVESTMENT PROTECTION IN GEORGIA
Georgia attracted $463 million in Foreign Direct Investments in Q3, 2016. Georgia is taking steps to develop its investment and business environment by improving legislation to better protect those who invest and do business in the country. The Government of Georgia decided to strengthen the legal framework to better protect investments by creating a new law. This was planned within the the 2016-2020 Governmental program. The new law would meet modern requirements and challenges and support local and foreign investors in Georgia. The main goal of the new law was to maintain the current liberal and preferential environment for investors so they
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can continue planning and operating their businesses. Georgia has already gained the reputation of a business friendly country. The country received top marks from the World Bank in its latest Doing Business Index. The Doing Business Index is a World Bank Group flagship report that investigates the regulations that enhance business activities and those that constrain it. The latest report showed Georgia was among the top global improvers for implementing business friendly reforms. Georgia improved its position by seven points – from 23rd to 16th - in the Doing Business 2017: Equal Opportunity for All report, released yesterday. (Source: Agenda.ge)
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GEORGIA’S CAPITAL TBILISI NAMED AMONG TOP 10 TOURIST DESTINATIONS
Georgia’s capital Tbilisi has been named among the world’s top emerging travel destinations. Tbilisi has been named among the world’s best tourist destinations by a leading global travel website, with Georgia’s capital placed among the top 10 emerging touristic locations. The city was named among the most popular recent travel spots of 2016 by Tripadvisor, a major travel advice and review website. The annual emerging destinations list ranked Tbilisi ninth in the top 10 and also featured places in Mexico, Brazil, the Philippines and more. Georgia’s National Tourism Administration (GNTA) said it received the results from the website this week, and
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added the results followed the agency’s campaign promoting Georgia as a tourist destination on the website. GNTA manager Giorgi Chogovadze said the six-month campaign had aimed at ten target markets including Israel, Italy, Turkey and Germany, and it had contributed to raising awareness of Georgia. The Tripadvisor website is visited by 340 million users every month. It’s database features over 6.5 million locations and touristic service spots around the world. (Source: Agenda.ge)
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Tbilisi’s Music Theater and Exhibition Hall, located in the Rike Park in ტჰე centre of the city.
TBILISI’S NEW EXHIBITION HALL NAMED IN TOP 10 CULTURAL CENTRES OF 2016 The large metallic structure comprising of two circular function spaces in central Georgia has been named among the world’s most eye-catching’ cultural buildings. Tbilisi’s Music, Theater and Exhibition Hall in Rike Park was named on a list as the most eye-catching cultural buildings revealed in the past 12 months. The list was created by Designboom, a international daily web magazine covering the fields of industrial design, architecture, and art. The publication launched in 1999 and was the first web magazine to focus on these aspects.
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Completed by Italian architecture studio Fuksas, this tubular structure belongs to the Music, Theater and Exhibition Hall in Tbilisi’s Rhike Park, Georgia (sic),” wrote the magazine. The distinctive funnelled form was conceived as ‘a periscope to the city’, framing views of the river. Inside, the two volumes house a musical theater and an exhibition hall.”
The unranked selection of the 10 cultural centres also included buildings in Germany, Saudi Arabia, the United States, Italy, China, Greece and Taiwan. . (Source: Agenda.ge)
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GEORGIA BECOMES EXPORTER OF ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES! With the assistance of the Georgian National Investment Agency (GNIA), American company, Base4, (www.base-4.com) opened their Tbilisi office and began investing time, resources, and training efforts in Georgia. Base4 is one of the top hotel architectural and engineering design firms in the United States and was recently an Inc. 5000 honoree, recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in the US. On October 24 - 27, Dr. Garry Vermaas, Base4 CEO, and Dr. Jodi Vermaas, Base4 Director of Leadership Development, visited Georgia and initiated their Tbilisi office. The GNIA organized meetings for Dr. Garry and Dr. Jodi Vermaas with the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and Georgia’s Innovations and Technology Agency (GITA), as well as several of Georgia’s foremost universities.
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Base4 is a leading hotel design firm, producing architectural/engineering (AE) services to US-based and international clients. Base4 is unique in that it harnesses the innovation and efficiency of technology to produce quality designs at a rapid pace across the latest technology platforms. The company partners with hotel owners, developers, and construction companies in the hospitality sector. Base4 has completed more than 2,000 projects, many for various hotel flags like Choice, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, and Starwood. Due to the responsiveness and professionalism of the team, Base4 became the preferred providers to many of these top hotel brands.
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Christmas Tree Long before the advent of Christianity, plants and trees that remained green all year had a special meaning for people in the winter. Just as people today decorate their homes during the festive season with pine, spruce, and fir trees, ancient peoples hung evergreen boughs over their doors and windows. In many countries it was believed that evergreens would keep away witches, ghosts, evil spirits, and illness. The tradition of ornamenting the Christmas tree and homes during Christmas arose from the Roman and Christian cultures. Early Christians believed that flowers of certain trees were bloomed irrationally on Christmas Eve as homage to Jesus’ birth. The impressive traditions of decorating the homes with angel tree toppers have emerged from the early Christian belief and Roman practices. The concept of Christmas tree was first introduced by Germany long back in 16th century. It was the time when Christians brought adorned Christian tree to their homes. Wooden Christmas tree and evergreens bedecked the new looking homes. Candles are also used to give the homes a better and different look. Eventually, people of the other places of Europe also had started to follow the traditions and cultures related to the Christmas tree. Christmas tree looked even more fashionable and attractive when the husband of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, had bejeweled the first English tree at Windsor candle with candles, sweets, fruits and gingerbread in 1841. The tradition
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was followed by many English families later on. All kinds of extravagant items were used to decorate the tree and homes. According to Charles Dickens the Christmas trees were well covered and adorned with the fine looking dolls, miniature furniture, costume jewelry, little musical instruments, toy guns, swords, candy and fruits in 1850. The particular practice was not liked by the religious leaders initially. However, it spread all over the world later on. By the early 1900s Offering gifts and the tales of Santa Clause became the integral parts of Christmas celebrations along with the Christmas tree decorations. Even though the popularity of Christmas tree was notable in Germany but by the 1890s Christmas ornaments started to arrive in the US market as well. However, the convention for both Europe and US was quite different. Europeans liked to use small Christmas trees of 4 feet height where as Americans preferred gigantic Christmas trees, length of which varied enormously. In the early 20th century Americans were inclined towards the homemade ornaments. Homemade decorations were mainly used to bedeck the Christmas trees but the German- Americans had continued their old and impressive tradition of adorning the Christmas trees with apples, nuts and marzipan cookies. Popcorns were the new items of decorations along with berries and nuts. The Christmas lights had helped the Christmas tree to beam when it is dark with the aid of the Electricity. Christmas trees were on display across the country.
The beautifully decorated edifices mark the onset of the Christmas holidays. In the early days, horns and bells were used to scare the evil spirits. Before that angels and fairies were used as signs of bringing good luck. Angels, peacocks, numerous birds and many stars were usually used during Christmas to decorate Christmas tree in Poland. Beautifully painted wooden decorations, animals and children figures were the chief items which were used in Sweden. Tiny Danish flags, mobile of bells stars, snowflakes and small hearts were hanged to decorate the Christmas tree in Denmark. On the other hand, tiny fans and paper lamps were used during Christmas in Japan. The awe-inspiring trees were covered with straw bird cages, stars and geometric shapes in Lithuania. In the forthcoming year everyone wishes for good crops from the almighty through straw. Ornaments of painted egg shells were portrayed on Czechoslovakian trees. To bring good luck in the daily life spider and web were used on the Christmas tree in Ukraine. According to a folktale an unfortunate and poor woman woke up in the early Christmas morning to find the branches wrapped with spider webs for decorating Christmas tree. She found out that the spider webs turned to silver by the bright sunlight of rising sun. The patterns of decorations have changed over the years. Today evergreens are used in large numbers to adorn the Christmas trees. Hand crafted and edible items were predominately used previously. Nuts, candles, fruits and colored papers were the commonly used items for decorations. Ornaments brought from stores are used more often than not. Chain of electric lights is used to decorate the branches of the trees now. The essence of the festival is in the congregation of the family members at one particular place. Exchanging gifts and love still are the central ideas of the majestic Christmas carnival. GeorgianDay Magazine 49
Santa Claus
TODAY, THIS MYTHICAL CHARACTER IS STILL ALIVE AND WELL AND IS KNOWN ALL OVER THE WORLD AS: NICHOLAS OF MYRA, SANTA CLAUS OR “SANTA” IN AMERICA. The American version of St. Nicholas, or Santa Claus originally came from the Dutch version called Sint Nikolaas or Sinterklaas. There are some legends about this Patron Saint of Giving known as St. Nicholas. As said by these legends, St. Nicholas was born in the city of Patara, and traveled to Palestine and Egypt when he was young. He was later imprisoned during persecutions of the Emperor Diocletian, but was fortunately released by the more humanitarian Emperor Constantine. It is said that he died on December 6, A.D. 342. December 6th is celebrated as his feast day, and in many countries this is the day he arrives with his presents and punishments. Today, this mythical character is still alive and well and is known all over the world as: Nicholas of Myra, Santa Claus or “Santa” in America. His popularity spread fast during the Middle Ages and thousands of churches are dedicated to him. His gift-giving role in Christmas rites probably follows from his fame as the friend of children. He was renowned for his extreme kindness and generosity – often going out at night and taking presents to the needy. The story also tells that he used to give anonymous donations of gold coins to persons in need. His cult spread in Europe and Christmas presents were distributed on December 6th when the celebration of St. Nicholas took place.
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In many countries this day is still the day of Christmas gift-giving, although there is a mounting pressure everywhere to conform to the custom of 24th/25th December. The relics of St.Nicholas are in the basilica of St. Nicola, in Bari, Italy (they were stolen from Myra in 1087 AD). For this reason he is sometimes known as St. Nicholas of Bari. In the European countries, St. Nicholas is usually pictured as a bearded saint, wearing ecclesiastical robes and riding a white horse. He carries a basket of gifts for the good children and a batch of rods for the naughty ones. In the United States and Canada, his name is Santa Claus. In China, he is called Shengdan Laoren. In England, his name is Father Christmas, where he has a longer coat and a longer beard. In France, he’s known as Pere Noel. In Germany, children get presents from Christindl, the Christ Child. In Morocco he is known as Black Peter. Pã Norsk (in Norwegian) “Julenissen” arrives on the evening of the 24th. In the Netherlands, he is called Kerstman. In Finland, he is called Joulupukki. In Russia, he is called Grandfather Frost that is “ded moroz”.
In Spain children leave their shoes under the Christmas tree the night of January 5th and presents from the Three Kings (Los Reyes Magos: Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar) appear the next morning. Santa Claus is called Papa Noel and some children receive presents both days on December 24th (from Papa Noel) and on January 6th (from the Three Kings). In Sweden Jultomten visits the evening before Christmas day, pulling a big bag of julklappar (Christmas presents) in the deep snow. Sinter Klaas in Dutch. He is much thinner than the American Santa Claus. He rides a white horse and gets help from numerous Zwarte Pieten (Black Petes) handing out gifts and candy. He arrives the first Saturday in November by Boat. On the 5th of December Dutch households have a “Pakjesavond� (Presents night) and exchange presents. GeorgianDay Magazine 51
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WELCOME TO GEORGIA! NATIONAL TOURISM AWARDS SECOND OFFICIAL CEREMONY On December 2, 2016, The Biltmore Hotel Tbilisi hosted Second OfficialWelcome to Georgia! National Tourism AwardsCeremony. From over 300 nominees, only 19 winners, each of a separate category, have been revealed and recognized as the BEST in tourism and hospitality industry of Georgia. The finalists and the winners of the Second Official Welcome to Georgia! National Tourism Awards project have been determined by professional Jury Board, consisted of international and local experts in the respective fields. Jury Board is responsible for 90 per cent of the whole assessment process, while 10 percent goes to online-voting. BDO Georgia, Awards’ Independent Auditor provides the calculation of the final results of the assessment process, which guarantees fairness and transparency of the Award. The winners are the following nominees: 1.BEST BUSINESS EVENT VENUE AWARD - Holiday Inn Tbilisi 2.BEST MICE TOURISM AWARD - BTL Georgia 3.BEST TOURISM RESTAURANTS SERVICES AWARD - Restaurant “Georgian House” 4.BEST TOURISM WINERY AWARD - Winery Khareba 5.BEST BOUTIQUE ACCOMMODATION AWARD - Vinotel 6.BEST STANDARD ACCOMMODATION AWARD -
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Courtyard by Marriott Tbilisi 7.BEST DELUXE ACCOMMODATION AWARD - Crowne Plaza Borjomi 8.BEST WELLNESS & SPA RESORT AWARD - Lopota Lake Resort & Spa 9.BEST MOUNTAIN ACCOMMODATION AWARD Rooms Hotel Kazbegi 10.BEST SEA ACCOMMODATION LOCATED IN THE CITY - Divan Suites Batumi 11.BEST SEA ACCOMMODATION LOCATED ON THE COAST - Hilton Batumi 12.BEST LOW BUDGET ACCOMMODATION AWARD Dvizh Hostel Eli Spali 13.BEST TOURISM INNOVATION OF THE YEAR AWARD - Check in Georgia 14.BEST FESTIVAL OR EVENT AWARD - GEM Fest 15.BEST INCOMING TOUR OPERATOR AWARD Capital Georgia Travel 16.BEST OUTBOUND TOUR OPERATOR AWARDEasy Travel Agency 17.BEST ADVENTURE TOURISM AWARD - rafting.ge 18.BEST TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR Shermazana 19.THE FASTEST GROWING COMPANY OF THE YEAR IN THE SME SEGMENT - Continent Cron Palace Tbilisi
Additionally, two special awards have been presented at Ceremony, namely, The Biltmore Hotel Tbilisi acquired the title of the “OPENING OF THE YEAR AWARD”; As for the “AWARD FOR THE CONTRIBUTION TO TOURISM DEVELOPMENT”, it was given to Mariam Kvrivishvili, General Director of Fly Dubai Georgia. Award Ceremony was opened by the First Deputy Prime Minister of Georgia Dimitry Kumsishvili, he spoke about significance of the project for Georgian tourism industry, how important it is to encourage companies operating in this field. First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Georgia – Dimitry Kumsishvili; Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia – Ketevan Bochorishvili; Tbilisi Mayor – Davit Narmania; Deputy Mayor of Tbilisi – Irakli Lekvinadze; Head of Georgian National Tourism Administration – Giorgi Chogovadze; The representatives of business entities participating in the Awards Ceremony, individual nominees, general managers and owners of the best hotels, restaurants and wineries of Georgia were the main guests of the Welcome to Georgia! National Tourism Awards 2016. CEO and Co-Founder of the Welcome to Georgia! National Tourism Awards project Maryna Chayka closed the Ceremony with her final speech, where she addressed guests in Georgian and noted that as she promised
last year she started studying Georgian, which is a big challenge for her. Also,she mentioned that combination of international standards with deep-rooted hospitality, culture and history of Georgia, will give us something unique, that will help Georgian tourism and hospitality industry for further development. Exclusiveness of Georgia encouraged her to start Welcome to Georgia! National Tourism Awards project which is 2 years old already and carries the mission of encouraging tourism and hospitality industry in Georgia and promoting awareness of the high-achieving tourism businesses and brands that create a positive image of the country worldwide. The Awards project is supported by the Government of Georgia and co-organized with Georgian National Tourism Administration. Officially Supported by Tbilisi City Hall and The Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia. Official Sponsor – “Bank of Georgia”, General Sponsor – “Alliance Group”. Awards Independent Auditor – BDO Georgia; Sponsors: Julius Meinl, YanAir, Inglot, Sam Raan, TV Lux, FINA, Weekend Max Mara, Sarajishvili, DHL, Financial Office, Ardi, Daikin Georgia, FFG, Ctrl P, Monta&Go; Sixt; Ozti, Tbilvino; Sakurami; The Biltmore Hotel Tbilisi; Marxer Immo; Favorite style; Giffer; Gagra Plus; Titan; Radio Partner – Fortuna; Hotel Partners: Admiral Hotel, Hilton Batumi, Mercure Tbilisi Old Town Hotel, Coral Boutique Hotel; GeorgianDay Magazine 55
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980 GEL IS AVERAGE MONTHLY SALARY IN GEORGIA: BUT MEN EARN MORE THAN WOMEN In Georgia men earned almost 440 GEL more than women each month, showed the figures.
People are earning more money in Georgia than before, shows latest quarterly figures from the National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat). In the third quarter (Q3) of 2016 the average monthly salary in Georgia was 980 GEL (about $364/€348*), seven GEL more than the previous quarter. Men earned almost 440 GEL more than women each month, showed the figures. In Q3 2016, female workers earned an average salary of 744.2 GEL (about $276.67/€264.48*) per month, while male workers earned 1,183.8 GEL (about $440/€420*), said Geostat. In Q3 2016 the average monthly salary per sector was: • Financial intermediation – 1,613.2 GEL • Construction – 1,460.3 GEL • Public administration – 1,361.6 GEL • Mining and quarrying – 1,283.1 GEL • Transport and communication – 1,242.7 GEL • Production and distribution of electricity, gas and water – 1,149.5 GEL • Real estate, renting and business activities – 1,122.3 GEL • Fishing – 989.1GEL • Health and social work – 912 GEL • Manufacturing – 839 GEL • Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles
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and personal and household goods – 869.3 GEL Other community, social and personal service activities – 810.1 GEL Hotels and restaurants – 758.6 GEL Agriculture, hunting and forestry – 591.7 GEL Education – 523.3 GEL
Meanwhile other data by Geostat revealed a person needed at least 161.4 GEL to support themselves in Georgia each month. The minimum subsistence level is calculated based on the minimum cost of items in the food basket, defined by Georgian law since 2004. The indicator did not include monthly mortgage or rent costs, or utility bills. For the average consumer, the minimum subsistence level was 142.9 GEL in November, while an average family needed at least 270.7 GEL to survive. As for households, the minimum amount of money needed was: • For a one-person household – 142.9 GEL • For a two-person household – 228.7 GEL • For a three-person household – 257.3 GEL • For a four-person household – 285.8 GEL • For a five-person household – 321.6 GEL • For a six or more person household – 380.2 GEL (Source: Agenda.ge)
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CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
IS A DISH OF ROASTED CHUNKS OF CHICKEN TIKKA IN A SPICY SAUCE. Ingredients: • 6 garlic cloves, finely grated • 4 teaspoons finely grated peeled ginger • 4 teaspoons ground turmeric • 2 teaspoons garam masala • 2 teaspoons ground coriander • 2 teaspoons ground cumin • 1½ cups whole-milk yogurt (not Greek) • 1 tablespoon kosher salt • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
Directions: Combine garlic, ginger, turmeric, garam masala, coriander, and cumin in a small bowl. Whisk yogurt, salt, and half of spice mixture in a medium bowl; add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and chill 4-6 hours. Cover and chill remaining spice mixture. Heat ghee in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion, tomato paste, cardamom, and chiles and cook, stirring often, until tomato paste has darkened and onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add remaining half of spice mixture and cook, stirring often, until bottom of pot begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices, crushing them with your hands
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as you add them. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring often and scraping up browned bits from bottom of pot, until sauce thickens, 8-10 minutes. Add cream and chopped cilantro. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, 30-40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack inside sheet. Arrange chicken on rack in a single layer. Broil until chicken starts to blacken in spots (it will not be cooked through), about 10 minutes. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces, add to sauce, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Serve with rice and cilantro sprigs.
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GEORGIAN SAVORY DISH OF BEEF AND RICE
SOUP-KHARCHO IS ONE OF THE VERSIONS OF TRADITIONAL GEORGIAN SOUP KHARCHO, WHICH IS MADE WITH BEEF, WALNUTS AND RICE. Ingredients: • 600g of beef • 200g of rice • 100g ground walnuts • 150g of tkemali sauce • 2 onions • 3-4 cloves of garlic • 1 tbsp of tomato paste • 2 tsp of khmeli suneli (dried spices) • 1 tsp of ground chili pepper
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Directions: Cut beef into average-sized pieces, put it in a cooking pot, add 2.5-3 liters of water and boil it. Make sure to remove froth after the meat boils. Slice onions thinly and fry them. Rinse the rice, add it to the broth and continue boiling for 15 more minutes, then add fried onions, ground walnuts, tomato paste, spices and tkemali. Let the mixture boil for 5 more minutes. Finally, add garlic and salt. Take the pot off the fire and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then pour the soup into bowls, sprinkle it with greens and serve.
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SWEET & SOUR BEEF BEEF FLAVOURED WITH A SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE. Ingredients: • 500g Lean beef, cut into strips • 1 tbsp. Lee Kum Kee Premium Oyster Sauce • 1 tsp. Corn flour • 2 tbsp Oil • 1/2 Onion, sliced • 1/2 Green capsicum, seeds removed & cut into strips • 2 Canned pineapple rings, drained & sliced finely • 240g (1 jar) Lee Kum Kee Sweet & Sour Sauce
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Directions: 1 Combine beef with oyster sauce, corn flour and 1 tsp of oil in a bowl. 2 Heat a fry pan or wok over high heat. Add remaining 3 tsp oil and stir-fry onion for 1 – 2 mins. Add beef and stir-fry for 2 -3 mins. Add capsicum and continue stir-frying for 3 mins. 3 Stir in pineapple and sweet & sour sauce and cook until heated through, for 2 – 3 mins. Tip: Sweet & sour sauce is perfect for authentic Cantonese-style sweet and sour pork. Remember that with its natural, fruity flavour it is an all-rounder sauce so, try it as a dipping sauce or add it to salad dressings for a fruity tang and rosy hue.
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ACHARULI KHACHAPURI GEORGIAN CHEESE AND EGG BREAD FILLED WITH MELTED CHEESE AND TOPPED WITH A RUNNY EGG, THIS FLATBREAD IS BEST EATEN HOT—TEAR OFF THE CRUST AND DUNK IT IN THE WELL OF CHEESE AND EGG. Ingredients: • 1 tsp. active dry yeast • 1⁄4 tsp. sugar • 1 tbsp. olive oil, plus more for greasing • 1 1⁄4 cups flour, plus more for dusting
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the circle, tightly roll dough about a third of the way toward the center. Repeat on the opposite end. There should be a 2”-3” space between the two rolls. Pinch the open ends of the rolls together and twist to seal, making a boat shape; place another quarter of the cheese mixture in the middle; repeat with remaining dough and cheese. Transfer boats on paper to stone; bake until golden brown, 14–16 minutes. Crack 1 egg into the center of each boat. Return to oven until egg white is slightly set, 3–4 minutes. Place 2 tbsp. butter on each bread; serve hot.
Place a pizza stone on a rack in lower third of oven. Heat oven to 500° for 1 hour. Combine cheeses in a bowl; set aside. Punch down dough and divide in half. On a piece of lightly floured parchment paper, roll half of dough into a 10” circle about 1⁄8” thick. Spread a quarter of the cheese mixture over dough, leaving a 1⁄2” border. On one side of
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PORK WITH BROCCOLI AND OYSTER SAUCE LOW FAT IN HIGH IN FIBRE, THIS STIR-FRY DISH CONSISTS OF PORK AND BROCCOLI Ingredients: • 500g Pork fillet, sliced • 1/4 cup Hoisin sauce • 1/2 cup Oyster sauce • 1 tbsp. Cooking Oil • 1 Red onion, sliced • 1 bunch Broccolini, chopped • 1 tbsp. Coriander leaves • 1/4 cup Roasted cashews • Cooked rice, to serve
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Directions: 1 Combine pork and sauces in a bowl. Chill for 20 minutes. 2 Heat oil in a wok. Stir-fry pork in batches, for 3 minutes each, reserving marinade. 3 Add onion. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Return pork to wok with broccolini, coriander and reserved marinade. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. 4 Toss cashews through. Serve with rice.
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