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Europe Day Kutaisi

24-25 October We celebrated Europe Day in Kutaisi – the city of knowledge, traditions and truly European spirit. Two unforgettable days of music, art, educational and engaging activities, fairs and exhibitions. See the Europe Day photos here.

Europe Day Activities

24 October

Cycling Rally

12:00 – Starting point: 1 Newport Street – Cycling Rally – 12-km route around the city. 

Europe Day Market

12:00 – 18:00 at Café Lilestan – Europe Day Market
Taste local produce and discover unique handmade items crafted by EU-supported artisans and beneficiaries.

Music workshops and live sets

12:00 – 18:00 at Leni Academy – 
Music and dance masterclasses by the Goethe-Institut and Lenny Academy.

Documentary film screening "Borrowed Light"

14:30 – 15:30 at Hotel Solomon – Documentary Film Screening “Borrowed Light”
Austria’s Book Corner will screen the documentary about the life and work of poet Rose Ausländer.

Inspiring Talks: Women as Changemakers

15:00–16:30 at Restaurant Gala – Talks: Women as Changemakers, organised in cooperation with UN Georgia.

Audio-Visual Exhibition “This Country is Yours”

15:00–18:00 at Hotel Solomon – Audio-Visual Exhibition “This Country is Yours”
An immersive exhibition celebrating Georgian traditions, European values, and the role of civil society.

Photography Masterclass with Natela Grigalashvili

15:30–17:00 at Hotel Solomon – Photography Masterclass with Natela Grigalashvili
A masterclass in visual storytelling with renowned Georgian photographer Natela Grigalashvili.

Photo Exhibition "10 Years in Focus"

17:00–18:30 at Book Generation – Photo Exhibition “10 Years in Focus”
Award-winning documentary photographs from the EU Prize for Journalism in Georgia, capturing defining moments of the past decade.

Reducing the Impact of Stereotypes

17:00–18:30 at Hotel Solomon – Reducing the Impact of Stereotypes
The Council of Europe will host an interactive session led by psychologist Maia Tsiramua and Rusudan Kvachantiradze.

Documentary Film Screening “Kutaisi Wave”

19:00–21:00 at Reflector Club – Documentary Film Screening “Kutaisi Wave”
Directed by Ana Abakelia with EU4Culture support, this film portrays Kutaisi’s 1990s alternative cultural movement and the power of art in community resilience.

    25 October

    Walking City Tour “European Kutaisi”

    11:00–12:30 –Starting point: White Bridge – Walking City Tour “European Kutaisi”
    Discover the European side of Kutaisi with Khvicha Vashakmadze. 

    Educational Games and Quizzes

    12:00–17:00 at Georgian-American International School ProgressInteractive and Educational Games developed by EU-supported projects.

    Taste of Europe

    13:00–17:00 at Café Sisters – Taste of Europe
    Explore the rich gastronomy of EU Member States.

    Georgian-German Center: 30 years with you

    13:00–15:00 at Sisters – Georgian-German Center: 30 Years With Us
    The Georgian-German Center celebrates 30 years of work in Georgia.

    European and Georgian cheese-making, Hazelnut Butter-Making

    13:30–16:30 at Sisters – European and Georgian cheese-making and Hazelnut Butter-Making

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    13:00– at Georgian-American International School “Progress”#CosmoTips Book Reading for Kids
    Children’s writer and illustrator – Ia Gabunia will read the book “Where Did the Earth Go?”, which teaches children from an early age how to take care of nature and the environment.

    Spreading Green in Urban Spaces

    13:00– at Georgian-American International School “Progress”Spreading Green in Urban Spaces
    Interactive Workshop
    Led by Archil Ghogoberidze will teach participants about urban greening through Seed Bombing. 

    Niko Nikoladze

    14:00 – 15:00– at Book GenerationZura Balanchivadze on Niko Nikoladze’s Untold Stories
    Join the Journalist and guide Zura Balanchivadze and find out interesting stories about the great Georgian thinker. 

    European Literature Characters

    13:00–17:30 at Book Generation – European Literature Characters
    Storytelling of beloved children’s characters from European literature, games, and creative activities.

    Air Quality in Georgia: Understanding. Feeling. Acting.

    14:30– at Georgian-American International School “Progress”Air Quality in Georgia: Understanding. Feeling. Acting. Presentation of Study Findings
    Participants will learn about what people in Georgia think about air pollution, how they perceive the risks, what protective measures they take, what motivates or prevents them from acting, and what steps are being taken with EU and UN support to address the issue.

    Puppet Show on Climate Awareness and Friendship

    15:00– at Georgian-American International School “Progress”Puppet Show on Climate Awareness and Friendship
    A lively puppet show combining storytelling and musical elements.

    Walking Tour: In the footsteps of Extraordinary Women

    15:00 – 16:30– at Kutaisi Opera Theater –Walking Tour: In the footsteps of Extraordinary Women
    Wander through the streets of Kutaisi and uncover its rich past alongside Lia Ukleba.

    Educational Game “Bookshelf”

    15:00–17:00 at Georgian-American International School ProgressEducational Game “Bookshelf”
    An engaging game exploring European history and literature in a fun, interactive format.

    VINTYLATOR’s Green Fashion Workshop

    15:30– at Georgian-American International School “Progress”VINTYLATOR’s Green Fashion Workshop
    Participants will learn how to transform textile waste into animal toys, keychains or unique decorative items.

    4,000 Years of Kutaisi – The Oldest Inhabited Place in Europe

    17:00 – 18:00 – at Krukowski Research Center4,000 Years of Kutaisi – The Oldest Inhabited Place in Europe
    The Krukowski Research Center presents  remarkable discoveries from archaeological excavations.

    Mechanical Rainbow

    18:00–21:00 at Coliseum – Live Music – The festivities will close with a concert by the beloved Georgian bands Mechanical Rainbow and Will Kolak.

    Will Kolak

    18:00–21:00 at Coliseum – Live Music – The festivities will close with a concert by the beloved Georgian bands Mechanical Rainbow and Will Kolak.

    Progress Band

    18:00–21:00 at Coliseum – Live Music – The festivities will close with a concert by the beloved Georgian bands Mechanical Rainbow, Will Kolak and Progress Band.

      Europe Day Preparation

      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.