Two-Day Certificate Course in Georgian Wine-Making and Culture at CIU

Within the frameworks of the certificate course in “Georgian Wine-Making and Culture”, Giorgi Mtsatsmindeli Ecclesiastic Gymnasium students visited Caucasus International University. The group was made up of the successful students from 11^th, 10^th and 9^th classes. In the welcoming speeches Prof. Kakhaber Kordzaia, CIU Rector and Vakhtang Tsivtsivadze, University Chancellor talked about the establishment of the university and its development. Owing to the specificity of the two-day teaching the university chancellor placed emphasis on the master’s degree program in viticulture-winemaking and agro-technology. The following issues have been discussed: kvevri wine, two-level Marani, where wine samples are sent on weekly basis in laboratories for scientific observations.

Within the frameworks of the program Miranda Abramishvili has made a presentation on the topic: “Culture and Globalization”.

The training was conducted in an interactive form, and students discussed the positive and negative sides of globalization.

Within the frames of the course, students had a lecture on Georgia cultural monuments. The topic was discussed by Ketevan Shoshiashvili, Doctor of Historical Sciences. Unique frescos and historical monuments have been presented chronologically. During a meeting with students Kakhaber Jakeli, dean of the faculty of Viticulture-Winemaking and Agro-technology highlighted the significance of vine culture and winemaking for the development of Georgian economy. He showed students Georgian Marani which was founded on the base of CIU and endemic vine species. The dean showed students unique wineskin. Within the frameworks of the certificate course, gymnasium students watched a film “House for Wine” prepared by CIU Multi-Media Centre.

Since 2013 Georgia has been considered as one of the best destinations in world wine tourism. According to studies, Georgia occupies the fourth place in the rating. Professor Tamar Koblianidze, dean of business faculty stated the above mentioned data and discussed the promotion of wine tourism.

At the end of the presentation students have been divided into 4 groups and worked out Kareli tourist itinerary.  Within the frameworks of CIU summer school project volunteers showed students university Moot Court Hall, laboratory, university Dental Clinic, Tele and Radio Studios, library, and cafeteria. At the end of the certificate course tour in Tbilisi was organized – students visited historical sights of the city.