Tbilisoba (Georgian: თბილისობა) is an annual October festival which celebrates the diversity and history of Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. It was first held on October 28, 1979, and has since become an established tradition. The festival features open-air concerts of traditional music and dancing and various cultural events, centered on Old Tbilisi, the historical part of the city. Beyond celebrating the city's past and present, people from all over Georgia represent their region at the fair of the harvest and Rtveli.[1][2] Awarding honorary citizenship of Tbilisi by the city government also occurs in the framework of Tbilisoba.[3]
- ^ Tbilisoba. Tbilisi Government Portal. Accessed February 10, 2012.
- ^ Fruit, Churchkhela, and Lessons Learned at Tbilisoba 2008. USAID Georgia. November 1, 2008. Accessed February 10, 2012.
- ^ Tbilisoba 2012 – When Asia and Europe Meet. Georgian Journal. 11 October, 2012.