Already traditional Folklore International Festival Caucasus 2018
has been organized by the Georgian Union of Choreographers in the
Black Sea coast Georgian cities Poti, Batumi and Kobuleti during
July 1-10, 2018. Along with Georgian folk ensembles in the
Festival participated folklore ensembles from abroad: 16 groups;
800 participants; including - USA (1 ensemble), Ukraine (9
ensembles), Estonia (3 ensembles), Russia (5 ensembles), Armenia (2
ensembles), Belarus (2 ensembles), Georgia (50
ensembles).
Caucasus 2018 Festival was supported by the European Association of
Folklore Festivals (EAFF), International Dance Council of UNESCO
(CID), Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports of Adjara
Autonomous Republic, Poti Municipality, Georgian Institute of
Qualification and Professional Development of Teachers, Editorial
Office of the Georgian Choreography Newspaper published by the
Georgian Union of Choreographers and the International Folklore
Center.
Festival opening and parade was hosted by the City of Poti; and
Festival events have been conducted in the cities of Batumi and
Kobuleti. Number of performers in the Festival was over 6,000
persons.
In framework of the Caucasus 2018 Festival has been organized
master classes, scientific conferences and excursions; special
issue of the Georgian Choreography Newspaper has been
published. Festival concerts were organized at the highest
level.
„We are confident that the given traditional Festival will further
promote popularization of folklore cultures of Georgia and of many
countries around the world, increase of the level of qualification
of choreographers, sharing of experience between participants and
empowerment of creative contacts between foreign and Georgian
participants.“, said the organizers of this large scale event.
The conclusive Gala Concert was held at the Batumi Summer Theatre
and was completed with impressive fireworks.
All the participants of the Caucasus 2018 Festival were awarded
with special Diplomas and Prizes.