Analysis | Are Georgians as tolerant as they claim to be?

4 December 2017 by CRRC Leave a Comment

(Dato Parulava /Liberali Magazine)

On 15 November, the State Agency for Religious Issues announced an initiative to grant ‘Georgian tolerance’ the status of intangible cultural heritage. Historically, Georgia may have exhibited relatively high levels of tolerance, with many pointing to the reign of King David the Builder in the 12th century. David is celebrated for presiding over the start of the country’s golden age, and many point to his encouragement of other ethnicities settling in Georgia as a good example of Georgian tolerance. [Read more…]

‘Georgian tolerance’ to be declared intangible cultural heritage

16 November 2017 by OC Media Leave a Comment

Muslims of Mokhe, Adigeni (Dato Parulava /Liberali Magazine)

‘Georgian tolerance’ is to be granted the status of intangible cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture. The initiative was announced by the head of the State Agency for Religious Issues Zaza Vashakmadze on 15 November, at a conference organised by the agency called Inter-religious Dialog for Peace. [Read more…]

Construction next to Tbilisi Armenian church ‘illegal’

12 September 2017 by OC Media Leave a Comment

Construction site near the Armenian church (TDI photo)

A construction permit to build a residential building in close vicinity to a damaged Armenian church in Tbilisi was issued illegally, according to a new study by Georgian rights group the Tolerance and Diversity Institute (TDI). [Read more…]