#tbilisi pride

[sailorsally]

Violent pro Russian hate groups just stormed the premises of Pride Festival that was supposed to close Pride Week in Tbilisi. The organizers had to be evacuated. Everyone is fine.

It's just heartbreaking to see this happen again and again. Police 'failed' to keep them out because current pro Russian government has been doing the damnest with church together to use queer people for their political games and homophobia to gain more supporters. I have been at this festival years ago and it was the most supportive and loving space I have been in, I have so many fond memories from it.

I was going to be there this year too, as were my queer friends. Now all of us are sad because once again we had to face the harsh reality that queer people aren't protected here. And worse - the government will actively orcherstrate violence like this to further separate Georgia from Europe and European human values because that is what Russia wants.

#sorry for a long ranty post #but i am feeling so deplated rn #tbilisi pride #Tbilisi #lgbtq #georgia #queer #pride #russia #russia is a terrorist state

[imliterallylegobatman]

This is your sign to laugh at homophobic / transphobic Facebook comments with your friends

"WHY DO YOU🧟‍♀️🐷🤮🤡🧛‍♀️😡👎🧛‍♂️🧟‍♂️ PROVOKE NORMAL PEOPLE?" the emojis took off five years from my life

#tw homophobia #tw transphobic #lgbtq+ #pride 2022 #tbilisi pride

[sheltiechicago]

By Sasha Korban

Georgian Culture and Ukrainian Pride Highlight the 2022 Tbilisi Mural Fest

All images by Tiku Kobiashvili, courtesy of Tbilisi Mural Fest

By Chertova Tina

By Fintan Magee

“Circus” by Luis Gomez de Teran

#sasha korban #street artist #mural #georgian culture #ukrainian pride #2022 tbilisi mural festival #art #artist #tiku kobiashvili #chertova tina #fintan magee #circus #luis gomez de teran

[gwydionmisha]

#EuroPride #Georgia #Tbilisi #Pride #News #Hate Crimes

[theivorybilledwoodpecker]

I am so sorry for everyone in Georgia affected by this!

#Tbilisi #Georgia #LGBTQIA+ #Pride festival #Tbilisi Pride Festival

[itscolossal]

Georgian Culture and Ukrainian Pride Highlight the 2022 Tbilisi Mural Fest

#murals #street art #public art #festivals #ukraine #tbilisi #art

[beardedmrbean]

The Georgian Orthodox Church has called for changes to an icon depicting Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin hung in a cathedral in the capital, Tbilisi.

The icon depicts scenes from the life of St Matrona of Moscow, a 20th Century Russian visionary and healer.

In one, the Russian Orthodox saint can be seen blessing Stalin.

The Patriarchate of Georgia said there was "insufficient evidence" the saint and Stalin ever met and that changes therefore needed to be made.

"The donors of the icon are called upon to make the appropriate changes to the image themselves - or we can do it ourselves," the statement said.

The Alliance of Patriots, a pro-Russian political party, said it gifted the icon to the cathedral several months ago.

But it only came to prominence this year, after an opposition former politician Giorgi Kandelaki highlighted its presence in protest at what he said was an attempt to present "one of the biggest mass murderers in history" in a "positive light".

The icon has been courting controversy since Mr Kandelaki drew attention to it. Earlier this week, an activist sprayed it with paint in protest.

Nata Peradze published a video of her throwing paint on the icon and said she was protesting against what she saw as the glorification of a tyrant.

"Stalin killed my whole family, he instilled terror and fear, he was not a hero," she told Politico, adding that she has been receiving death threats since posting the video on Facebook.

She also said her house has been targeted by mobs since the incident.

In its statement, the Patriarchate of Georgia said that an icon could depict "real stories related to the life of the saint, including rulers and ordinary people, heretics and persecutors of the Christian faith".

"However," it added, "this does not mean at all that the image glorifies these figures or attributes any dignity to them."

Stalin has a complex legacy in Georgia.

He was born Iosif Dzhugashvili in the town of Gori, in the east of the country, in 1878. A key figure in the Russian revolution which brought the Bolsheviks to power, he ruled the USSR from 1924 until his death in 1953.

Millions died as Stalin imposed iron discipline and state terror to root out "enemies of the people" and build a communist state.

Many people in the small South Caucasian country reject the legacy of the Soviet Union.

But some still view Stalin with some pride because he emerged from a humble background in Georgia to rule a superpower and defeat Nazi Germany.

#nunyas news

[mariacallous]

On July 8, approximately 5,000 far-right protesters stormed Tbilisi Pride Fest, an LGBTQ+ festival in Tbilisi, Georgia.

The far-right movement Alt-Info and several other organizations initiated the protest, which started with several hundred protesters, including members of the Georgian Orthodox Church. As the protesters marched toward the festival, the crowd grew in size to approximately 5,000 people. When the crowd reached the festival grounds, they broke through the cordon created by Georgia’s Internal Affairs Ministry.

The protestors destroyed the festival’s stage and stands, and burned LGBTQ+ flags, as well as a flag of Ukraine. Afterwards, the protestors marched toward the Georgian Parliament Building where they continued to protest against the right of the LGBTQ+ community to host public events. According to Georgia’s Internal Affairs Ministry, no one was injured.

The festival organizers accused Georgia’s Internal Affairs Ministry of working with Alt-Info, and the government of inciting violence. They released a statement that read:

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Deputy Minister thereof, Aleksandre Darakhvelidze, have been giving us protection guarantees for weeks preceding the festival and even on the festival day. Instead, the police allowed Alt-Info members to trespass into private and enclosed festival territory, to attack peaceful citizens, and to inflict irreparable emotional trauma on them.

This was an organized attack by the Georgian government and the Putinist violent group on democracy, human rights and innocent people who wanted to enjoy the fundamental rights guaranteed by the constitution.

Several video clips taken at the festival appear to confirm that the police didn’t resist the rioters as they entered the site of the festival.

In 2021, LGBTQ+ activists from Tbilisi Pride were forced to cancel a march following violent attacks by counter protesters in the Georgian capital. In addition to physically assaulting journalists who had gathered ahead of the march, the anti-Pride protesters broke into the Tbilisi Pride office and set fire to a rainbow flag. One cameraman died after he was attacked, while 50 others were injured.

[nonstoptechnews]

A mob storms Tbilisi Pride Fest site, forcing the event's cancellation

Hundreds of opponents of gay rights have swarmed the site of an LGBT festival in the capital of the country of Georgia, vandalizing the stage, setting fires and looting the event’s bar July 8, 2023, 1:14 PM ET • 1 min read TBILISI, Georgia — Hundreds of opponents of gay rights on Saturday swarmed the site of an LGBT festival in the capital of the country of Georgia, vandalizing the stage,…

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#Civil rights #Evacuations #General News #Human rights #Law enforcement #LGBTQ people #Vandalism #world news

[pedrop61]

ANCORA PROTESTE IN GEORGIA - QUESTA VOLTA A FAVORE DELLA LEGGE SUGLI AGENTI STRANIERI

Ieri il Movimento Conservatore e i suoi sostenitori hanno ritirato la bandiera dell'UE dall'edificio del Parlamento di Tbilisi e l'hanno calpestata. Sono iniziati scontri con la polizia.

Le richieste dei manifestanti:

▪️ Organizzare un referendum in Georgia sulla legge sugli agenti stranieri.

▪️ Rilasciare gli oppositori LGBT condannati che hanno vandalizzato la sede del Tbilisi Pride e attaccato le squadre televisive il 5 luglio 2021.

▪️ Punire gli organizzatori del colpo di Stato e coloro che hanno lanciato molotov durante le manifestazioni contro la legge sugli agenti stranieri.

Il centro di Tbilisi è stato bloccato da un corteo del Movimento Conservatore.

Migliaia di persone contrarie all'influenza straniera sulla Georgia e favorevoli a migliori relazioni con la Russia hanno marciato lungo il viale Rustaveli fino all'edificio del Parlamento.

[samodivas]

It is actually genuinely upsetting that when trying to look for Pride events happening over Europe, I get no results for a significant portion of it. You’ll find articles with mention of the trendiest or best places to go to - France, Spain, Italy, Germany. Honorable mentions for the Scandinavian countries and various UK cities.

No mention of Belgrade Pride, or Sarajevo Pride, not even Athens or Istanbul. No mentions of Sofia, Burgas, or eastward towards Tbilisi. Warsaw was the only Eastern European city that I could find any mention of (and it will be hosting Kyiv Pride this year, too) and that’s it.

I get that Pride can be a very fun, festive touristy thing but it’s kind of discouraging to see only the trendy touristy rich countries get the attention for it on websites that list “worldwide pride calendars” etc. Like yeah, if there’s another Burgas Pride this year it probably won’t be as fun and grand as the one in Cologne but it seems pretty important to support and promote Pride in countries that struggle more with sustaining it than the Netherlands.

#i have a slight preference for this not getting reblogged but u can talk to me about it if u want #this isn't actually a diss towards western europe but like. come on! show some solidarity! #anyway this rant was inspired by me looking for Pride events in other cities and I was hoping for cities nearby (i.e: southeast europe) #and guess what! ZERO! no information! #I had to specifically google Athens Pride to even confirm it will exist #i had to find the dates for Belgrade pride on their own website because Serbia apparently isn't part of Europe according to these lists #nevermind zero information about Istanbul or Sarajevo or other cities in relative proximity #p: mine

[uchidachi]

There is a post going around about "What is your favorite piece of art" and I needed to share mine. I discovered it at a traveling exhibit at the Met about everyday objects from antiquity that I cannot recall the name of, but was filled with beautiful pieces. I lovingly refer to this as the "self-absorbed ewer", and it is the most wonderful piece of functional art I've ever seen.

I just get so emotional about this ewer and its poem. Something about how the artist clearly took such pride in the creation of this ewer, and it is the same pride contemporary artists feel for their art. And how this piece, against all the odds, made it through the centuries to tell us about its own beauty and its creator's skill. I'm just really filled with emotions thinking about it.

Transcript of the museum's plaque below the cut:

Ewer

Mahmud b. Muhammad al-Harawi Khurasan, Herat, dated A.H. Sha'ban 577/A.D. December 10, 1181-January 7, 1182

Brass; raised, repousse, engraved, inlaid with copper and silver

Georgian National Museum, Simpn Janashia Museum of Georgia, Tbilisi (19-2008;32)

Inscribed with Persian poetry:

My ewer is the most beautiful ewer of all time Who in this world has anything like this today? Everyone who has seen it has said it is very beautiful No one has seen its equal, for it is unparalleled Look at the ewer from which spirit is born It is the water of life that flows from it Any stream that comes from it into the hand Creates a new pleasure every moment Look at the ewer that is praised by everyone It would be worthy of service to an honored person like you Every eye that sees it opens wide And says that nothing could be better than this This water vessel is made in Herat Who else could product anything like it (in the world)? Although the seven stars the Planets of the celestial sphere lift their heads high, May they look favorably upon him who produces such a ewer Mercy be on him who makes such a ewer May he be given silver and gold for making it May good fortune come to him and caress him in friendship May affliction be removed and given to his enemies

This vessel represents the epitome of inlaid metalwork from Khurasan, which thrived in the commercial urban center of Herat during the twelfth century until about 1220. It is one of only two inlaid-metal objects securely attributable to Herat. It therefore allows many other brasses-- those that share similarities with respect to shape, medium, and specifically the characteristic repousse techinque applied to animal and figural motifs to be associated with the Herati metal industry. This vessel is, however, distinctive for the long Persian poem inscribed on alternate ribs, praising its beauty and its maker, on whom the seven planets shall look favorably.

#art #ewers #museums #the met #metalwork

[sheltiechicago]

“M3D3A” by Vesod

Georgian Culture and Ukrainian Pride Highlight the 2022 Tbilisi Mural Fest

All images by Tiku Kobiashvili, courtesy of Tbilisi Mural Fest

By Dato Machavariani and Irakli Qadeishvili

By Kera

“Illia’s Room” by Mohamed l’Ghacham

“Growth” by Artez

#vesod #street artist #art #mural #m3d3a #georgian culture #ukrainian pride #2022 tbilisi mural fest #tiku kobiashvili #photographer #dato machavariani #irakli qadeishvili #kera #artist #illia's room #mohamed l'ghacham #growth #artez

[reidio-silence]

The Secret Speech and subsequent letter had an immediate impact in Georgia, where Stalin had been born and served his early career as a Bolshevik. In 1954 and 1955, the anniversaries of Stalin’s death had been marked by officially backed parades and poetry readings in honour of the dead leader. In March 1956, however, these ceremonies were officially banned and further insult was added by rumours that Khrushchev had directly vilified not just the memory of Stalin but the Georgian nation as a whole. The unofficial demonstrations that began on 2 March may have had tacit support from the Georgian Communist Party leadership, but the demonstrations were made up mostly of students motivated by a mixture of national pride, dislike of Khrushchev and regard for the memory of Stalin.

Between 2 and 11 March thousands of young Georgians (and at least some members of other nationalities) took to the streets of Tbilisi, Gori, Batumi, Sukhumi, Kutaisi and other towns in Georgia. For day after day, they gathered at monuments to Stalin and delivered poems and speeches, sang songs and chanted anti-Khrushchev slogans. Tensions were at their highest in Tbilisi, where crowds converged on the Communist Party headquarters and also demanded to meet with a visiting leader of the Chinese Communist Party. Eventually, on the morning of 11 March, Red Army soldiers opened fire on demonstrators in Tbilisi, killing twenty. The shootings left a deep scar on a whole generation of Georgians, and resulted in an immediate increase in ethnic tensions between ethnic Georgians and Russians throughout the republic as well as a mistrust which lasted into the post-Soviet period.

— Jeremy Smith, Red Nations (2013)

#ussr

[apexart-journal]

Jevijoe in Tbilisi, Day 17

Finally, it is happening! This is my first time going to a public bathhouse! I'm intimidated at first, but going to a public bath house is much cheaper than the private ones. My first encounter with a bunch of naked men taking a shower, swimming in a hot pool, and having a massage was a bit awkward at first, but as I immersed myself in the multitude, I felt I was already part of the locale. These bathhouses have pools with hot water high in sulfur and minerals that have a lot of health benefits. The founding of Tbilisi is based on the discovery of hot water by the 5th-century King Vakhtang Gorgasali. "Tbili" means warm; the city of Tbilisi is believed to have been built on hot water.

After the public bath experience, I had a Turkish coffee while feeling rejuvenated and sitting near the bridge, just staring at the river. It was a quite unique encounter.

Then, while walking home, I came across an artsy bar restaurant called Impulse for brunch. I just accidently saw the place with some paintings and eclectic sculptures, and I thought it was an art gallery, but it was actually a restaurant owned by a local artist. I always forget the name of the dishes, so sometimes I just point to the picture on the menu or ask the server about the restaurant's best seller.

In the afternoon, after a long walk to the Ethnographic House by Porakishvili, I think I found my dream house! If I'm going to build my own dream house and I want it designed this way, The elevated house design exemplifies sustainability and practicality. Each room is well-ventilated, with an old-school high ceiling structure for better air circulation. The house (now a public museum) has its own theater, large guest room, large dining hall like a tavern or bar, and the most important thing is that it has its own water well!! What is more sustainable than that?

I had lunch on the terrace of the Kopala Hotel and had the pleasure of seeing the panoramic view of the old and new Tbilisi. I tried new food this time and ordered trout with promegranate sauce and bread! It was not a disappointment this time! I still remember the boiled tongue I ordered last time that did not pass my "acquired" taste. I felt a moment of luxury or "so bougie" while viewing Tbilisi from the top of a hill while enjoying every bite of my meal.

After the nice early dinner, I have to catch the play called Ramona at Gabriadze Theater. This is my first time watching a puppet show! It was really good! Georgians really take pride in their language and culture. While watching the show, there was a video projection of an English translation of the play; it was like watching a movie with an English subtitle. The puppeteers are amazing! Their skill and talent are unparalleled. The play was very comical but tragic in the end—a sort of Romeo and Juliet anthropomorphized like in the animated film Cars (2006).

#jevijoe vitug #outbound to Tbilisi

[aredugroup]

Discover Excellence in Medical Education: Unveiling Georgia’s Premier Institutions for Aspiring Healers

Beginning your journey as a healthcare professional is a noble endeavor, and choosing the right medical school is paramount for aspiring physicians. In Georgia, a country located between Europe and Asia, several prestigious institutions stand out for their commitment to excellence in medical education. Among these institutions, Batumi Shota Rustavel State University, East European University, New Vision University, and Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy shine brightly as beacons of medical education. Let's explore what makes these institutions the best medical schools in Georgia.

Embarking on the journey to become a healthcare professional is both a scary and exciting experience. At the heart of this journey is choosing the right medical school, where purpose-driven doctors develop their skills, knowledge, and values. In the picturesque landscapes and bustling cities of Georgia, several prestigious institutions stand out for their unwavering commitment to excellence in medical education. Among them, Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University, East European University, New Vision University, and Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy shine as pillars of medical education and innovation.

In this blog, we delve into the nature of these prestigious institutions, which explores their unique offerings, academic credentials, and the supportive environment they provide for the next generation of healthcare professionals. From the allure of the Batumi coast to the bustling streets of Tbilisi, let's embark on a journey to discover the Best medical Colleges in Georgia.

Batumi Shota Rustavel State University:

Batumi Shota Rustavel State University, located in the vibrant coastal city of Batumi, is known for its extensive medical programs and location. cutting-edge technology. research initiatives. With a legacy spanning decades, the university has state-of-the-art facilities, experienced faculty, and a dynamic learning environment. Students benefit from a curriculum designed to foster critical thinking, hands-on clinical experience, and a strong ethical foundation. The university's commitment to innovation and collaboration has earned it recognition as a top choice for medical education in Georgia and beyond.

East European University:

East European University, located in the heart of Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, is a pillar. from the university. academic excellence. excellence in the field of medicine. The university prides itself on its interdisciplinary approach to medical education, combining the latest medical advances with traditional healing practices. Students from Eastern European universities receive personal attention from experts in their field. The institution's emphasis on research and community engagement provides graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to meet the complex challenges of modern healthcare.

New Vision University:

New Vision University, located in Tbilisi, is synonymous with innovation and future medical training. Founded with a vision to revolutionize healthcare through education and research, the university offers a variety of programs designed to prepare students for careers as compassionate and competent healthcare professionals. With a focus on holistic learning, experiential education, and global perspectives, New Vision University empowers students to make an impact in their communities and beyond.

Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy:

Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy is named after distinguished individuals. Georgian surgeon Petre Shotadze maintains a legacy of excellence in medical education and practice. Located in Tbilisi, the academy is known for its rigorous academic standards, state-of-the-art facilities, and student success. The faculty members of Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy are not only experts in their fields but also dedicated mentors who inspire and guide the next generation of healthcare professionals. The academy's strong emphasis on clinical education ensures that graduates are well-prepared to meet the health needs of diverse populations.

Conclusion:

Finally, the Best Medical Colleges in Georgia include Batumi Shota Rustavel State University, Eastern European University, and New. Vision University and Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy are committed to excellence, innovation, and student-centered learning. These institutions provide aspiring physicians with the knowledge, skills, and values ​​necessary to succeed in the ever-evolving healthcare environment. Whether located on the coast or in a bustling capital city, each of these colleges offers a unique and enriching educational experience that prepares graduates to make a significant impact in the medical world.

#MBBS in Georgia #Study MBBS in Georgia #MBBS Fees in Georgia #Best Medical University in Georgia #Medical Colleges in Georgia for Indian Students #MBBS Admission in Georgia #Georgia MBBS