Why include traditional Georgian dance in a production of “Macbeth”? For the opera, the action director wanted something visceral: “I wanted to actually smell the sweat.”
Category: Georgia (Georgian Republic)
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At the Met Opera, Gravity-Defying Feats From an Unlikely Source: Georgian Dancers
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6 Remote Places for a Volunteer Vacation
The burgeoning volunteer tourism sector lets travelers help maintain the natural beauty of the places they explore, from Patagonia to the Caucasus.
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Dea Kulumbegashvili’s ‘April’ Wont Be Shown in Georgia
The director Dea Kulumbegashvili’s new movie, “April,” shines a light on the complicated situation for women seeking abortions in Georgia.
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Why Levan Akin Won’t Show His New Movie ‘Crossing’ in Georgia
The director Levan Akin is worried that his latest film, “Crossing,” will inflame tensions around L.G.B.T. visibility in the post-Soviet nation.
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In a Corner of the Former U.S.S.R., There’s Something for Everyone
The New York Times – Travel:For a dad planning a family trip, Georgia seemed to have it all: skiing, hot springs, just the right dose of history, and huge dumplings (not to mention gelato). But would his family share his enthusiasm?