"Diverse Georgia" in Marneuli

Within the framework of the project "Diverse Georgia", cultural and educational events were held in the village of Khojorni, Marneuli Municipality, which is populated by ethnic Armenians and Azerbaijaners. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the events were held in an open space, taking all recommendations into account.

As part of the event, writers and scientists - Tamar Belashvili, Giorgi Kekelidze and Davit Robakidze - held a meeting with the local population, teachers, students and senior pupils. The guests spoke about the importance of deepening cultural dialogue and held an interactive discussion with the audience. Exhibitions featuring local artists were also organized within the framework of the event.

Within the framework of the project, on the initiative of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, sports equipment/inventory was handed over to the school of the village of Khojorni, and books published with the support of the Ministry were donated to the school library.

An introduction to the educational programs/directions of Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University - "Proforientir" - was held for local youth, and a screening of Georgian short films was organized.

The events concluded with a concert featuring the musical band "Sunshine", operating under the Marneuli Culture Center.

The events were held with the support of the Marneuli Culture Center, the City Hall of Marneuli Municipality, and the Marneuli Resource Center.

With the support of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, since August 31, 2020, the project "Diverse Georgia" initiated by the LEPL Giorgi Leonidze Museum of Georgian Literature has been implemented, the purpose of which is to promote integration and youth awareness among ethnic minorities living in Georgia.