On 21 June 2025, the Sheraton Batumi hosted a vibrant public event celebrating Europe Day, showcasing the strong and growing partnership between the European Union and the people of Georgia — a partnership that’s creating real, lasting change in everyday lives.
Visitors experienced a day filled with inspiring stories, Intellectual games and many other informative and engaging activities. The event highlighted how EU–Georgia cooperation is helping communities grow, opportunities expand, and futures brighten.
Whether guests were curious about the EU’s work in Georgia or simply looking to spend a meaningful afternoon, Europe Day in Batumi offered a space to connect, learn, and be inspired.
Team Europe –Explore the cultures of EU Member States.
EU Projects Space – Learn how EU support is driving progress in areas like education, sustainable development, employment, and equality.
Educational Game Bookshelf – Join young minds in this interactive game that explores EU history and literature in a fun and engaging format.
Audio Visual Exhibition “This Country is Yours” – An immersive experience celebrating Georgian traditions, European values, and the role of civil society.
Europe Day Market – Taste local produce and explore unique handmade items crafted by EU-supported artisans and beneficiaries.
Documentary Photography – History in Eyesight – Join a masterclass in visual storytelling with renowned Georgian photographer Natela Grigalashvili.
Traditional Embroidery Workshop – Join the artisan Mzevinar Iremadze for a hands-on workshop in traditional Adjarian embroidery.
Ship Modeling Workshop & Exhibition “Afra” – Join a creative shipbuilding workshop where you can design and build your own model ship and attend the captivating “Afra” exhibition.
Workshop: “You Make the Music”– Curious about how electronic music is created? Join Saba Aznarashvili’s interactive workshop “You Make the Music”.
Kite-making workshop – Join us for a Kite-Making Workshop, design your own kite, and let it fly high for Europe Day.
Europe Day concluded with a live music celebration at the Batumi Tennis Club, featuring beloved Georgian bands – Killages and Mechanical Rainbow.
On 20 June, Sheraton Batumi hosted the photo exhibition “10 Years in Focus”. The exhibition showcases award-winning documentary photographs that have received the EU Prize for Journalism in Georgia. Through powerful visual storytelling, these images capture key events that have shaped Georgia over the past decade.
This year, Europe Day, celebrated annually on 9 May, marks the 75th anniversary of the 1950 Declaration by Robert Schuman, then French Foreign Minister — a milestone that laid the foundation for what we now recognise as the European Union (EU). In Georgia, the event serves as a reaffirmation of the EU’s continued commitment to supporting the people of Georgia.
