“Shakrolo” .. the sound of the Earth resounds in space in the Georgia Pavilion

"The Hidden Jewel of the Caucasus" introduces visitors to the "Dubai Expo", the world of dreams

• Georgia presents various shows at its pavilion at the "Dubai Expo".

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Georgia presents itself at Expo 2020 Dubai as "the hidden jewel of the Caucasus, with an ancient civilization and rich culture", in addition to its picturesque nature, especially its charming icy mountain peaks, which are a paradise for hiking and provide an opportunity to enter the world of dreams.

Georgia - which presented its rich heritage in the theaters of the "Dubai Expo" - is enhancing its position among its fans and visitors through its pavilion in the international event, through a refined display of its cultural heritage represented in an ancient language considered one of the oldest languages ​​in the world, and an original artistic heritage, topped by the song "Shakrolo". Which was distinguished by the suite as being one of the popular Georgian songs in what is known as “polyphonic music”.

The song, which is performed in many festivals and celebrations, is one of the carefully selected “Sounds of the Earth” preserved on one of the golden plates sent to space aboard the Voyager spacecraft in 1977. UNESCO classified this type of Georgian polyphonic singing, including the song “ Chakrulu”, one of the masterpieces of the intangible cultural heritage from 2001 to 2008.

The Georgia pavilion in the Sustainability Zone focused on the points of distinction of this beautiful country in this aspect, as Tbilisi was awarded the title of World Book Capital for the year 2021 thanks to sustainable development projects in the publishing sector and related fields, and its excellence in using a program that focuses on modern technology as effective means for upgrading and reading among young people.

Pleasant interface

The pavilion in itself represents a delightful facade of Georgia. On a huge mural, a dazzling iceberg appears, entitled “Hiking Paradise.” The picnic in the wonderful mountains of Georgia is compared to entering the year of dreams, in light of its magical peaks covered with ice, until it became called “the hidden jewel of the Caucasus.” .

These mountain peaks are characterized by dense, crushed layers of ice that provide an opportunity for all kinds of adventures, whether skateboarding or skating, and Georgia is an essential destination for lovers of these sports, and it is scheduled to host the World Ski Championship in 2023, and it is a primary destination for paragliding enthusiasts. This beauty is from heaven.

Those in charge of the pavilion told "Emirates Today" that Georgia is located at a crossroads between the continents of Asia and Europe, and upon hearing its name, its beautiful natural landscapes come to mind, thanks to its unique location that combines all climatic phenomena and gives it tremendous environmental diversity.

Unique Alphabets

The Georgia pavilion at the Dubai Expo is keen to acquaint visitors with the ancient history of its language, noting that the Georgian alphabet is among the oldest in the world, and its language is distinguished by its unique letterforms.

The emergence of Georgian writing is due to King Baznavaz, who was ruling the country in the third century BC. Georgian Alphabets found as “The Living Culture of Three Writing Systems” on the UNESCO List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

In addition to the remarkable beauty of the Georgian alphabet, this language is characterized by the richness of its vocabulary, phrases and idiomatic expressions that may not mean anything if translated into another language, but these expressions are an integral part of the culture and daily life of the Georgian people, as they are the product of the influence of many things, and in Primarily traditions and legends.

One of the most famous of these expressions is “birth under a happy star”, and this term refers to successful or lucky people, and it is not just a rhetorical expression but expresses an ancient belief that when a person is born his own star rises in the sky, and when he dies this star declines.

Including the expression “sugar for your mouth”, which is used when someone brings good news or wishes to change the situation for the better, and it is one of the historical sayings dating back to a time when the messenger was gifted with sweets as a kind of expression of respect.

Vibrant culture

The Georgian capital Tbilisi is characterized by cultural diversity, a historical city with a modern character that appeals to people of different inclinations and interests, and its name is becoming increasingly popular among lovers of travel, history and art, where you can find Bronze Age settlements, medieval temples, forts that witnessed war battles, and nightlife venues. Elegant, Izu gathering places, historical monuments, and museums dating back to different eras, through which one can learn about the vibrant culture of Georgia.

• Georgia enhances its standing among its fans and visitors through its pavilion at the "Dubai Expo", through a refined display of its cultural heritage represented in an ancient language, one of the oldest languages ​​in the world.

• 1977, the year in which the song of Chakrolo was preserved on a gold plate and sent to space aboard the Voyager ship.

• UNESCO classified Georgian polyphonic singing, including the song "Shakrolo", as one of the masterpieces of the intangible cultural heritage.