Georgian Association in the United States of America
Georgian Association in the USA in partnership with American Friends of Georgia and America-Georgia Business Council hosted a reception and a program celebrating 105th anniversary of the First Democratic Republic of Georgia and the 91st anniversary of the Georgian Association in the USA on May 11, 2023 at the US Senate. Ambassador William Taylor, along…
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In January 2023, current board member, Nina Mdivani moderated a panel discussion with the current and past presidents of the Georgian Association as a way to document the history of the organization. This virtual discussion was recorded and can be viewed in its shortened version on our YouTube channel. The panel features: Elizabeth Zaldastani-Napier (1995-2001)…
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Georgian Association in the USA and Georgian community members in the US joined The American Coalition for Ukraine at the second Ukraine Action Summit held in Washington, D.C., from April 23-25, 2023. The goal of the summit was to advocate for continued help for Ukraine in the fight against Russian invasion. The Summit brought together…
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in partnership with Requests the Pleasure of Your Company at its Annual Receptionto Celebrate the 105th Anniversary of the First Democratic Republic of Georgia and the 91st Anniversary of the Georgian Association in the United States As part of the reception program, we will recognize prominent members of the diaspora as People’s Ambassadors for their contribution to…
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This online event took place on November 2, 2022. Dr. Agnia Grigas and Paul Massaro were joined by Michael Sawkiw and GA Association president Veronika Metonidze to discuss the current political, economic and military context of the war in Ukraine and its effects on transatlantic security. You can see the recording of the event here.
Irinka Kavsadze (Belle), Irakli Kavsadze (Jean Paul – Father), and Nutsa Tediashvili (Claudette – sister) feature in the Synetic Theater production of the Beauty and the Beast co-directed by Ben Cunis & Vato Tsikurishvili. The iconic play, choreographed by Irina Tsikurishvili is scheduled to open March 3. Georgian community members and friends will enjoy a…
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Please join the Georgian Association in the USA as we celebrate the Association’s 90th anniversary. On October 2, 2022 – at the 2pm closing matinee showing of Synetic Theater’s acclaimed “Host and Guest”, we will experience an ancient Georgian story of a family who takes in a lost stranger as a guest only to discover…
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The Georgian Association in the USA co-sponsored event jointly with the Davis Center’s Program on Georgian Studies at Harvard University, on the history of Georgian Cinema has been cancelled. The Association is working to schedule a separate lecture by Levan Lomjaria at a later date and will provide the updated information as soon as it…
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is spurring the US and NATO members to revisit security in the Black Sea region. This online event took place on Thursday, September 15, 2022 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT. The panel aimed at examining the new bipartisan Black Sea Security Act (S.4509) and the United States’ new policy toward…
Continue reading » Event – CEEC policy brief: the US leadership in enhancing Black Sea regional security
As part of our mission to promote Georgian culture, we were pleased to launch the “Virtual Georgian Literature Reading Series.” The goal of the series is to create an informal and interactive forum for those with an interest in Georgian history and culture to read and discuss important Georgian books, both classic and contemporary. Spring…
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This event featured experts from Georgia and the USA looking back at the thirty years of successes and challenges, and looking into the future and discussing ways that Georgia and the United States can work together to support the Georgian people on the path to the rule of law. Recording can be found on this link.
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Is the Georgian government prepared to hold free and fair elections at a time of the pandemic? What’s at stake for the Caucasus Region? On behalf of the Georgian Association in the US we delighted to invite you for a virtual discussion on “Georgian Parliamentary Elections 2020.” The panel will examine and assess how prepared…
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In partnership with the Georgian Embassy, the Association hosted Lyn Coffin, a widely published poet and translator, to discuss the poetry of Galaktion Tabidze and Nikoloz Baratashvili as well as her translation of ვეფხისტყაოსანი – The Knight In The Panther’s Skin. In the US the book is available through Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FBJPZV2/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 In Georgia the book can be found…
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August 23, 2020 marks the 31st anniversary of the Baltic Way when over two million people joined hands to form a human chain across 400 miles connecting Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn to protest Soviet rule. To mark this anniversary, Lithuanians are forming a new human chain from Vilnius to the border with Belarus to show…
Continue reading » Freedom Way DC, a Socially Distanced Human Chain action to commemorate a Baltic Way protest and support People of Belarus
On April 23, 2019, Georgian Association partner StartupGrind Tbilisi hosted an event at Tbilisi State Conservatoire which featured successful Georgian entrepreneur Valeri Chekheria, CEO of the Adjara Group Hospitality. The event attracted 500 attendees in Tbilisi and another 60 “virtually” through live stream in Zugdidi. Mr. Chekheria discussed the growing international recognition of Georgian brands….
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On March 5, the Georgian Association in the USA, along with Johns Hopkins SAIS Eurasia Club, hosted a discussion with Ambassador of Georgia to the United States David Bakradze and President of the America-Georgia Business Council Dr. Mamuka Tsereteli. The event took place in Kenney Herter Auditorium of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies…
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President of the Georgian Association in the USA, Elisso Kvitashvili was recently in Tbilisi where she had an opportunity to discuss possible collaborative projects with the Department for Relations with Diaspora in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In discussions with Aliona Chkhouta, Head of the Division for Relations with the Diaspora, and Giorigi Merabishvili, Head of the…
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The Georgian Association in collaboration with the Levan Mikeladze Foundation and the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) held a widely attended conference celebrating the Centennial of the Georgian Democratic Republic (1918-21) with the theme of Past, Present and Future of Georgia. The conference was held on May 9, 2018 at CSIS headquarters in…
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Georgian Association in the USA In collaboration with Levan Mikeladze Foundation And Center for Strategic & International Studies Invite You to a Special Anniversary Conference: Centennial of the First Georgian Republic: Past, Present and Future of Georgia May 9, 2018 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Center for Strategic & International…
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Dear Friends, The Georgian Association is organizing a peaceful rally in front of the Russian Embassy in Washington, DC to protest the occupation and creeping annexation of Georgian territories by the Russian Federation. We will also protest Russia’s annexation of Crimea, aggression in Eastern Ukraine and against other neighbors in Central and Eastern Europe. Please…
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On June 12, 2017, the Georgian Association in the US hosted its traditional annual reception to celebrate Georgian independence and recognize friends of Georgia who contribute to the US-Georgian partnership and who help and support Georgia. This year the Georgian Association honored Mr. Kenneth Angell, Managing Director, Project Finance, Small and Medium Enterprise Department, Overseas…
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Georgians should be proud of the many contributions and tremendous sacrifices made in Afghanistan as part of the international war on terror. Georgian troops arrived in Afghanistan in 2004. Georgia became the largest non-NATO and the largest per capita troop contributor to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan by late 2012. At its peak deployment, Georgia provided two full…
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The Georgian Association participated in a meeting on June 21 of the Central and East European Coalition (CEEC) with former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright who is advising presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on foreign policy. The CEEC reiterated its mission of coordinating mutual concerns of the member countries regarding United States policy toward Central and…
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Georgian Association Officials Lead Discussions on Georgia’s Security at Washington, D.C. Conference, co-hosted by Levan Mikeladze Foundation for the Caucasus Studies On May 12, 2016, the Levan Mikeladze Foundation and the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute at Johns Hopkins University School of International Studies (SAIS) co-hosted a conference “Strategic Pillars of Security for Georgia:Trans-Atlantic Integration, Economy and…
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The Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive joins forces with The Museum of Modern Art’s Department of Film to present the largest-ever retrospective of Georgian cinema in the United States. This passion project, undertaken by successive curatorial staffs at the two organizations over more than 20 years, brings together 45 programs in prints sourced…
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The celebration took place at St. Regis Washington D.C. and brought together many distinguished guests. Among them were the association Board members and officers, the Georgian soldiers wounded in Afghanistan, the former American ambassadors to Georgia, Richard Miles and John Bass, friends of Georgia representing different ethnic communities, representatives of diplomatic community. The anniversary reception,…
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SACRED GEORGIAN CHANTS By The Georgian Harmony Choir (Sherman Oaks, CA) On November 18, 2008, Jade Music with the support of the Georgian Association in the United States is proud to release the first US album by The Georgian Harmony Choir. Sacred Georgian Chants, a compilation of songs and chants from the war-torn region, reflects…
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