Multi-ethnic Georgia - Yezidis
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You have probably heard that the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi,is the most multinational and multi-confessional city in the South Caucasus. Followers of both the main world religions and ethno-religious societies have long lived here. On our tour,you will learn how the new inhabitants of Tiflis adapted to the conditions of modern realities,in which districts and quarters they settled, and how they managed to preserve their centuries-old culture and religion. According to most modern researchers,it is the Yezidis who are the descendants of the Sumerians,the first civilization on earth. Throughout their long-suffering history,the Yezidis have survived 74 acts of genocide because of their religious affiliation.Surprisingly, this people managed to almost completely preserve their language, cultural identity and religion.Thanks to the tolerant Georgian people, the Yezidis,along with other ethnic groups living on the territory of Georgia, feel safe and most of them are full-fledged citizens.
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- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
This is the second time I have booked an excursion with the Georgian Promenade and I am delighted with the high level of professionalism and responsibility of these guys. This time Valeri and his team introduced me to the Yezidis and their culture and customs. I used to think that this people lives only in the territory of modern Syria and Turkey, but it turns out that a large diaspora of Yezidis lives in Georgia, who still remember their language, traditions and culture. We also visited the Yezidi Temple "Ziarat" and talked with the mentors of this Temple and went to visit the Yezidi family, where we were treated to national sweets and sang songs in our native language. I recommend this tour if you want to learn more about the multinationality of Tbilisi.
