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There is no single right number of folds on a khinkali. People argue about it: some say 19, others say 28. Most agree that more folds show a more skilled cook.
Tbilisi has been the city’s official name since 1936.
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.
In Georgian, deda means ‘mother’, and mama means ‘father’.
Vazisubani literally means ‘quarter of the vine’.
