Generally, Guria is known as a home of many revolutionaries and outlaws. Gurian outlaws spread in…
Category: Traditions
Gurian Riders
Lanchkhuti is known for its Gurian trick horse riders, who have achieved great notoriety in the…
Lelo
The village of Shukhuti is known for an annual Easter tradition, Lelo burti. Two villages, Zemo…
kvevri (clay jars) in Atsana-Aketi
The Chkhaidze Family of Atsana is the only wine business operating in Guria, which uses Georgian…
Republic of Guria
In 1905, the Gurians declared their own republic. On the Nasakirali Pass, you will see the…
Hawking
Hawking, or predator hunting, is one of the oldest traditions in Georgia. Hawking has been recognized…
Shemokmedi
Shemokmedi welcomes us with the smile of Hollywood, with the name of the village displayed on…
Kalanda
Chichilaki is an important part of celebrating Kalanda, a New Year celebration in Guria, which takes…