“I celebrated Giorgoba at home, we had a feast.” Natia, student, 19

“I celebrated Giorgoba with my family. We went to Kashueti and listened to Ilia II. ‘St. George helped us for centuries and we hope he will always be with us,’ he said. It is a great day for us.” Vano, student, 21

“I celebrated this day with my family, and then went to Mtskheta with my friends. We prayed for our families and for everyone.” Lika, office manager, 25

“This day is a holy day for me. I went to Sameba to receive the Eucharist.” Elene, diplomat, 30

“I spent Giorgoba with my friends. First church in the morning, then a restaurant after that.” Ani, student, 20

“In the morning, I went to church with my child, then in the evening we had a family dinner.” Maiko, housewife, 41

“I always celebrate Giorgoba with my friends. We got together with a guy named Giorgi and had a good time.” Nini, sudent, 20

“I couldn’t celebrate, because I was busy all day. I just called my friends to wish them well.” Irakli, banker, 34

“I always spent Giorgoba with my family, and this year was no exception.” Nino, housewife, 34