Yearly Archives: 2015

The presentation of the Gelati Monastery World Heritage Site Management Plan was held on  May 15, 2015, at George Chubinashvili National research Centre for Georgian Art History and Heritage Preservation and on May 19 in Kutaisi, at Akaki Tsereteli State University.

From August to December, 2013, the draft of the Management Plan was prepared by the Centre at the request of the Ministry of Culture and Monument Protection of Georgia. From August, 2014 to May, 2015, the Centre carried out the project “the Preparation of the Gelati Monastery Architectural Ensemble Management Plan” funded by the Municipal Development Fund. In order to ensure the fulfillment of the project, the Centre formed a multidisciplinary work team including both employees of the Centre and invited experts. The project aimed to complete the Management Plan in accordance with the requirements of UNESCO and interests of all stakeholders. Implemented work is based on integrated approach, which includes the protection of the Outstanding Universal Value of the monument in connection with protection and preservation of the cultural, ecological, social, and economic aspects of its setting (buffer zone).

Exhibition “Musicians Paint”

On April 23, 2015 an exhibition “Musicians Paint” was opened in the exhibition hall “ARS GEORGICA” of the George Chubinashvili National Centre.

The works (painting, drawing, collage) of the musicians Rodam Jandieri, Jarji Balanchivadze, Maia Kankava, Anri Basilaia, Pako Gukasov, Shorena Bolkvadze, Temo Matureli, Iza Nadiradze, Dini Virsaladze, Artiom Alabuliants, Mzekala Berdzenishvili, Ani Melikidze and Galina Bandura have been exhibited.

The exhibition will last till May 11.
Address: 9, Atoneli Str.

On April 16-18,  2015 the members of the  project working group (Didebulidze. Bulia, Janjalia, Cubinashvili Centre, Tbilisi)  held the meetings in Batumi,  in the frames of GoA 1, (5.7.4) Best Practice Exchange. The participants  from the local net work have been informed and invited by e-mails and direct calls beforehand. In difference with the training courses, that were held in November, 2014,  to this particular meetings were invited the main representatives of the net-work bodies, that are actively involved in the implementation of the project objectives.

1. Discussion on the Ajara touristic potential issues
2. Discussion on cultural heritage sites preservation and development issues
3. Finalization of the tourism promotional material: cultural guide, leaflet. pamphlet, web-page (portal);
4. Tourist information signs – format, production and installation.
The discussion was focused on the rich resources and opportunities of Ajara for  development  of cultural tourism. And on the problems of providing necessary facilities for these objectives. The  Limen working group suggested their vision of what must be done to enhance this field and what opportunities the Limen projects provides for this.
The Limen group suggested creating a video-clip on the Cultural Heritage of Batumi and ancient ports  to be broadcasted by the local TV, National TV and by internet. Serious discussion was held on  information signs:  size, format,  materials etc
Discussion was held on site management, cultural tourism and synergy of relevant  bodies .
Mr. Giorgi Tavamaishvili, Minister of Education, Culture and Sport of Ajara Autonomy promised to support all the activities aiming at development of cultural tourism development and CH preservation; Miranda Charkviani,  director of the Agency stressed the necessity of stronger partnership between different bodies, especially the Agency and Tourism Department. The visit to Batumi and meetings with the representatives of the local network proved to be very efficient.
The information about this meeting has been presented on the Facebook of the Cultural Heritage Preservation Agency of Ajara. www.AjaraHeritage.ge
View on ka-ge.facebook.com

On February 18, Dali Mukhadze’s personal exhibition was held at the George Chubinashvili National Research Centre for Georgian Art History and Heritage Preservation.
Painting, drawing