‘Anzor Erkomaishvili is a role model of dignity, patriotism, morality, happiness, who has served for Georgian culture for decades. I’m happy that I know him,’ the leader of the ruling Georgian Dream Party, Bidzina Ivanishvili said at the presentation of the book on national culture on Sunday.

Bidzina Ivanishvili thanked Anzor Erkomaishvili for participation in the project.

“Mr. Anzor Erkomaishvili devoted decades to the work he is passionate about. Most importantly, his works are unique to all of us. Anzor Erkomaishvili will carry on doing more to boost our culture,’ Ivanishvili stated.

Cartu-International Charity Foundation and the International Centre for Georgian Folk Song presented a scientific paper on national culture in Youth Art Palace earlier today.

The leader of the ruling Georgian Dream Party, Bidzina Ivanishvili who supported the project, attended the presentation.

“Georgia: History. Culture. Ethnography” is a unique English-language publication that presents research on the cultural heritage of Georgia. The book is edited by Art Director of Rustavi, State Academic Ensemble of Georgian Folk Song and Dance, Anzor Erkomaishvili.

This book consists of more than twenty chapters in which Georgia’s musical folklore is described in detail according to its different ethnographic corners. It is accompanied by audio recordings of more than 2,000 Georgian folk songs and church hymns. It also contains unique videos of Georgian folk dances.

Readers will learn about Georgian folk architecture, pottery, stone masonry, winegrowing-viticulture, costumes and other elements of Georgian folk traditions.