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
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.
12:00 – 18:00 at Leni Academy –
Music and dance masterclasses by the Goethe-Institut and Lenny Academy.
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.
15:00–16:30 at Restaurant Gala – Talks: Women as Changemakers, organised in cooperation with UN Georgia.
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.
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.
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.
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
11:00–12:30 –Starting point: White Bridge – Walking City Tour “European Kutaisi”
Discover the European side of Kutaisi with Khvicha Vashakmadze.
12:00–17:00 at Georgian-American International School Progress – Interactive and Educational Games developed by EU-supported projects.
13:00–17:00 at Café Sisters – Taste of Europe
Explore the rich gastronomy of EU Member States.
13:00–15:00 at Sisters – Georgian-German Center: 30 Years With Us
The Georgian-German Center celebrates 30 years of work in Georgia.
13:30–16:30 at Sisters – European and Georgian cheese-making and Hazelnut Butter-Making
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.
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.
14:00 – 15:00– at Book Generation –Zura Balanchivadze on Niko Nikoladze’s Untold Stories
Join the Journalist and guide Zura Balanchivadze and find out interesting stories about the great Georgian thinker.
13:00–17:30 at Book Generation – European Literature Characters
Storytelling of beloved children’s characters from European literature, games, and creative activities.
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.
15:00– at Georgian-American International School “Progress” –Puppet Show on Climate Awareness and Friendship
A lively puppet show combining storytelling and musical elements.
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.
15:00–17:00 at Georgian-American International School Progress – Educational Game “Bookshelf”
An engaging game exploring European history and literature in a fun, interactive format.
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.
17:00 – 18:00 – at Krukowski Research Center –4,000 Years of Kutaisi – The Oldest Inhabited Place in Europe
The Krukowski Research Center presents remarkable discoveries from archaeological excavations.
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.
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.
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.