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In Georgian, deda means ‘mother’, and mama means ‘father’. So a child who calls “Mama!” across a Tbilisi yard is calling for dad.
Tbilisi has been the city’s official name since 1936.
There is no single right number of folds on a khinkali.
In Georgian polyphonic singing, several voices sing at once.
Mravalzhamieri is a song sung at the table to wish someone a long life.
Deda Ena is a famous Georgian school primer, first printed in 1876.
Vazha-Pshavela Avenue is named after the Georgian poet Vazha-Pshavela.
Tbilisi State University opened its doors in 1918.
Vazisubani literally means ‘quarter of the vine’.
