Day of Mother Language

On April 14th, the European School celebrated the Day of Mother Language (Deda Ena). For the Georgian nation, there is a fundamental bond between the mother language, independence, a sense of identity, and ethnic consciousness.

  • Korneli Kekelidze Georgian National Center of Manuscripts presented “The Knight in the Panther’s Skin” manuscripts from the 17th century (Begtabeg’s manuscript and Tsereteli’s manuscript) and photos from old manuscripts;
  • Video installation about Georgian manuscript heritage was shown;
  • MYP students from grade 7 calligraphically rewrote “The Knight in Panther’s Skin” and made presentations about the significance of this epic poem and its translations;
  • Elementary school students met calligrapher Mariam Tepnadze, attended the workshop, and got acquainted with the art of calligraphy. Students displayed works created during the workshop, held a quiz show, and presented Georgian alphabet types: Asomtavruli, Nuskhuri, and Mkhedruli to younger students.
  • AHS students from grade 9 created cards displaying speaking rules and shared them with friends;
  • Students from grades 5-7 made presentations on topics: The Role of National Symbols and Anthem and History of Georgian Anthem.
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