"Share Knowledge" - The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport held festive events dedicated to Independence Day throughout the country
May 26 is Georgia's Independence Day. This year, Independence Day was dedicated to knowledge as a driving force for human development and as the path leading to freedom.
"Share Knowledge" – under this motto, on May 26, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, its subordinate LEPLs, and sports federations held numerous educational, cultural, scientific, cognitive-entertainment, and sports events across the country in various cities (Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Shindisi, Akhalkalaki, and Marneuli).
On Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi, near the Classical Gymnasium, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgian Technical University, the National Centre of Manuscripts, and the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation presented various educational and cultural activities, including simulated archaeological excavations and chemical experiments. The process of creating manuscript books in medieval Georgia was demonstrated, the public viewed inventions by young winners of the "Leonardo da Vinci" competition for student inventors and researchers, and books specially created for the Frankfurt Book Fair were exhibited.
On Rustaveli Avenue, near the Theatre University and the Rustaveli Theatre, a number of cultural events were presented. Among them, the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts named after Apolon Kutateladze organized an art cafe/workshop, while the National Agency for Cultural Heritage Preservation of Georgia introduced visitors to the intangible cultural heritage of the world – "The living culture of three writing systems of the Georgian alphabet" at the cultural heritage cafe/workshop, alongside virtual-cognitive tours of cultural heritage monuments, and more. An exhibition of folk craft masters was also organized, and the Tbilisi State Puppet Theatre named after G. Mikeladze presented a performance. Additionally, the foyer of the Shota Rustaveli Theatre and Film Georgia State University hosted an exhibition of works by artist Anka Kalatozishvili and students of the School of Theatrical Costumes and Accessories.
Near the Rustaveli Theatre, 15 information pylons were exhibited, introducing the public to successful young Georgian artists.
Near the Pupils' Youth Palace and the "Tbilisi Marriott" hotel, sports activities organized by the Ministry were presented – fencing, weightlifting, board games, an exhibition of sports cars, street basketball, handball, and more. Any interested person could participate in these sports activities.
Organized by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, cognitive and entertaining events were presented in Kutaisi, near Tsisperkantselebi Street and Veriko Anjaparidze Square.
Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Ilia State University, Akaki Tsereteli State University, Tbilisi State Medical University, Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University, and the Zurab Zhvania School presented simulated archaeological excavations, geographical quizzes, entertaining experiments in the direction of chemical biology, products of holograms and robots from FABLAB ATSU, exhibitions of scientific literature and monographs, etc.
In Kutaisi, vocational colleges also offered visitors activities corresponding to their educational programs, specifically, a bartender and culinary show, exhibitions of 2D and 3D graphic works and cloisonné enamel products were held, alongside numerous fun activities for children, including cartoon character and drummer shows, printing house performances, and more.
In the village of Shindisi, Gori Municipality, Palavnoba – a Georgian wrestling tournament – was held. Professional and amateur athletes took part in the tournament. This traditional tournament is held every May 26 to honor the heroes who fought for Georgia's independence. Participants of the tournament and visiting guests laid wreaths at the memorial of the Shindisi heroes.
With the financial support of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport and organized by the Office of the State Minister of Georgia for Reconciliation and Civic Equality, various cultural and educational events dedicated to Georgia's Independence Day were held on May 26 in Akhalkalaki and Marneuli, including theatrical performances, exhibitions of local products, and cognitive-entertainment activities.
In addition, organized by the Ministry, gala concerts dedicated to Independence Day were held in 10 cities of Georgia (Akhaltsikhe, Ozurgeti, Telavi, Gori, Mestia, Ambrolauri, Poti, Zugdidi, Marneuli, Akhalkalaki).
