LOD CELEBRATES GEORGIAN HERITAGE WITH CULTURE AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
Lod's cultural hall hosted a festive event celebrating the Georgian community's traditions, culture, and music. The event, featuring various performers and organized by community representative Rafi Katshvili, aimed to strengthen communal bonds and preserve heritage. Mayor Yair Revivo honored Katshvili with a certificate of appreciation for his work with the Georgian community.
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- Lod celebrated its Georgian community with a cultural and music festival at the city's cultural hall.
- The event focused on preserving Georgian traditions, culture, and music, and strengthening community ties.
- Performers included Eyal Atali, a dance troupe, and singers Avi Ventura, Yossi Megor, and others.
- Community representative Rafi Katshvili organized the celebration of Georgian heritage.
- Mayor Yair Revivo presented Katshvili with a certificate of appreciation for his work with the Georgian community.
The cultural hall in Lod was transformed into a festive venue for an event honoring the Georgian community, dedicated to preserving its traditions, culture, and music, and strengthening the city's communal mosaic. The event, hosted by Irma Tzur and featuring Eyal Atali and a dance troupe, along with singers and artists including Avi Ventura, Yossi Megor, Michel Guriashvili, Yigal Ginat, Shlomo Morali, and Ayala Elgola, offered the audience a rich evening of music, song, and joy.
Residents and community members enjoyed a celebration of Georgian heritage, alongside a communal gathering that connected generations and emphasized the importance of preserving traditions and passing them to the younger generation. The event was part of the city's cultural activities, which aim to provide a platform for the diverse communities that make up Lod and to foster a sense of belonging and connection among its residents.
Rafi Katshvili, a representative of the Georgian community and former deputy mayor who organized the event, stated, "Lod, a city of communities, traditions, and cultures, continues to provide a stage for the unique heritage of its residents and to celebrate the cultural richness that connects everyone." Mayor Adv. Yair Revivo, who attended the event, surprised Katshvili with a certificate of appreciation for his extensive work for the Georgian community in the city and for his appointment as the supervisor of preserving the amazing Georgian tradition and heritage.