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April 9 in Georgia: Day of National Unity and Restoration of Independence
Georgia marks April 9 to honor the victims of the 1989 Tbilisi Massacre and celebrate the 1991 restoration of state independence from the Soviet Union.
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State Flag Day in Georgia: History, Symbols, and January 14 Traditions
Georgia celebrates State Flag Day on January 14, honoring the historic five-cross banner with civic ceremonies and public displays across the country.
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Georgia Independence Day: Remembering May 26, 1918
Georgia commemorates its national Independence Day on May 26, marking the historic 1918 declaration of the Democratic Republic.
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Day of the Dedication of Georgia to the Virgin Mary and St. Andrew's Day
A guide to the May 12 public holiday in Georgia, celebrating Saint Apostle Andrew's arrival and the country's spiritual dedication to the Virgin Mary.
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Mariamoba: The Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God in Georgia
Mariamoba on August 28 is one of Georgia's most important religious and public holidays, marking the end of a two-week fast with nationwide liturgies.
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Peristsvaleba: The Feast of the Transfiguration in Georgia
Discover Peristsvaleba on August 19, a major Georgian holiday blending Orthodox Christian tradition with the start of the historic grape harvest.
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Kakutsa Cholokashvili: National Hero of the Georgian Resistance
Discover the life and legacy of Kakutsa Cholokashvili, the legendary military commander who led the Georgian resistance against Soviet occupation in the early 1920s.
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Victory Day Over Fascism in Georgia (May 9)
Georgia commemorates Victory Day over Fascism on May 9, honoring the hundreds of thousands of Georgians who fought and died in World War II.
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Early Christian Georgia
Discover how the 4th-century adoption of Christianity reshaped Georgia's architecture, alphabet, and political alliances.
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History of Education in Georgia
An exploration of Georgia's historical centers of learning, from medieval monastic academies to the intellectual revival under the Russian Empire.
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Georgian Intelligentsia in Exile
An examination of the Georgian scholars, writers, and politicians who fled abroad following the 1921 Soviet occupation, preserving national culture from capitals across Europe.
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Day of Family Purity and Respect for Parents in Georgia (May 17)
The Day of Family Purity and Respect for Parents (May 17) is an official holiday in Georgia. Learn about its origins, public processions, and travel impact.