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lisso Bolkvadze, is a world known Georgian classical pianist and a UNESCO artist for peace based in France. Elisso
Bolkvadze is also the Founder and Artistic Director of the Batumi - Black Sea Music and Art Festival in Georgia. In this interview with Diplomat Magazine, Bolkvadze expressed positive hopes for the Georgian tourism industry if a few pointers she highlighted were improved upon. She also spoke about the growing strengths of the Batumi – Black Sea Music and Art Festival in Georgia, and how it has come to be a significant tourist festival whose values resonate with UNESCO. Bolkvadze is positive that while the festival is coming together of Georgian musical exports, it can become one of Georgia’s laudable export in no distant future.
Elisso Bolkvadze to Enhance Cultural Exchanges of Georgia and Build a Closer Cultural Alliance
What distinguishes Georgia as a tourist destination from other countries and why should a tourist visit Georgia? Georgia is a country that, in my opinion, is not yet well known in the world. Many tourists still do not have enough information that Georgia is a country of
land of new discoveries for tourists who
it will be interesting for tourists to see
decide to visit it.
Tbilisi first, which quite frankly is a dis-
Which are the tourist destinations or places in Georgia that you often visit, and which of them do you recommend to foreign tourists?
ancient culture, where centuries-old cul-
Every part of Georgia has its distinc-
tural sites or natural environments are
tive features and distinctive value, and
cited in many interesting places. That’s
since they are all dear to me, it’s a lit-
why I think Georgia will truly become a
tle hard to distinguish. However, I think
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tinctive, interesting, and effective city in the Caucasus, which is filled with both cultural sites and historical sites developed with beautiful architecture. Also, I would definitely recommend tourists to visit the Adjara region, which I often visit. Its subtropical nature is so harmonious that I think it will bring a new awareness to the viewer. What I really wanted to see
