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Before discussing one of the greatest recognitions of Georgian culture, it is worth recalling how a new understanding of cultural heritage emerged globally and evolved within the framework of modernity.
“Georgia has always been and must continue to be a country of bread and wine...”
- Ilia II, Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, 2006
These words were spoken in a significant and historical context in December 2025, when UNESCO added “Georgian Wheat Culture: Traditions and Rituals” to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The decision to do so was made during the 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee held in New Delhi.
In October 2025, Tbilisi hosted the Georgian Wrestling World Championship. One hundred athletes from 25 countries around the world competed for the prestigious wrestling title. The competition featured participants from a diversity of countries, including among them Turkey, Greece, Mongolia, Egypt, Brazil, Japan, Iran, and Estonia. The celebration of this national sport culminated in a fascinating compelling master class, where Georgian wrestlers demonstrated showcased traditional techniques and unique technical aspects moves to the visiting athletes. Behind this achievement lies centuries of experience and a rich cultural heritage.
“The Georgian alphabet is a remarkably refined instrument for conveying the full richness of the sounds of the Georgian language: its letters express each individual sound with precision and clarity, and, in this respect, no other alphabet can rival it.”
What is regarded as a flaw in our wine is actually its strength. And if our wine ever reaches the world market, it will be because of this virtue. Ilia Chavchavadze 1887