On Thursday we went on a fieldtrip to Mtskheta - a small and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
Giorgi Ugulava also congratulated young ambassadors from various countries and wished them to become great European leaders. As a politician, he saw the Georgian integration with the EU as a vital thing that will be fulfilled in the near future.
It is situated between Tbilisi and Gori and there are several temples in its area.
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, 11th century. Photos by A. Muhranoff
We walked in the town and also went up on the hill to Jvari Monastery. I was amazed rather by the age of the building than by its architecture. Wow... It's seen a thousand and half years of peace and war, of tears and smiles, like those that a new-married couple had.
Jvari Monastery (6th century)
Here, at the top, I started to realize how religious Georgians are. Especially I was surprised that more of young people were attending church. As others explained, during the USSR time Georgian nation was turned into atheism.
Besides, here, at the very top, above one of the symbols of Georgian culture, I heard, "I am proud of my country." These words reminded me ones that Anano from LCC said about Georgian youth, that they study abroad and then come back to make their country even better.
Photo by Koka Kapanadze
Evening. "Rustaveli" Theater. Euroconcert. Probably, one of the brightest events of the Session. That was a great opportunity to show Georgian culture in its beauty and passion. Yes, hot blood and rapid, torrid dances!
Photo by Gigi Ugulava
And of course various talents from all over the Europe...
It was an honour for all the delegates and congratulations to EYP Georgia for having the mayor of Tbilisi among the guests.
So sad it finished so quickly... We even didn't have time to accumulate the EYP spirit as I remembered my National Session in Ivano-Frankivsk, in Ukraine. Well, everything's ahead:)
With the Netherlands, Turkey, Cyprus and Czech Republic
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