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Shashlik, Papakhas, and Georgian Dances. 'Tbilisoba' Returns to Minsk After Seven Years

After a seven-year break, 'Tbilisoba' — a festival of Georgian culture that was once a familiar part of the city's autumn — returned to Minsk. The publication 'Onliner' went to see how the reunion turned out after a long separation.

The last time 'Tbilisoba' was held in Minsk was in 2019. Before that, the festival took place every autumn starting in 2015, and was celebrated in the Upper Town. This time, the celebration changed its location and moved to the area near the Sports Palace.

The festival itself originates from Georgia. 'Tbilisoba' is traditionally celebrated in early October in honor of Tbilisi, also linking it to the end of the agricultural season and harvest. In Minsk, Georgian autumn was decided to be presented in a more compact format, but with all recognizable components.

The most noticeable of them is visible even before reaching the stage. At the food court, skewers are rotating one after another, meat is being grilled almost non-stop, and smoke periodically covers the area. Nearby, tables are already occupied — some came specifically for the concert, while others, it seems, are completely satisfied with a program of shashlik and conversations.

There is also a small market. Here they sell ceramics, horns, jugs, and other items with Georgian flavor. Papakhas can not only be seen but also tried on — something visitors actively do.

Meanwhile, the main program is taking place on the large stage. The first part of the day was dedicated to representatives of various national associations living in Belarus, and after 2:00 PM, the festival fully switched to Georgia. The program includes songs, live music, and national dances.

The festival also got lucky with the weather. Early October in Minsk today more resembles an attempt for summer to briefly return: sun, blue sky, and the opportunity to comfortably sit outdoors without the usual autumn kit of an umbrella and a hood.

Comments8

  • вши
    04.10.2026
    "Папахи можно не только рассмотреть, но и примерить — чем посетители активно пользуются."

    вшей подцепить захотелось? Если б там были рядом с папахой трусы, то тоже нашлись бы охотники померять
  • І то
    04.10.2026
    И что, а сам па якоўску пішаш
    троль галімы
  • Дакладней
    04.10.2026
    Гэты фестываль ўчора праводзіла не Грузія, а грузінская дыаспара у Беларусі. І галоўным там быў адзін персанаж, што збег з Грузіі, праклінаючы Саакашвілі і яго "анты-расійскую" палітыку. Гэты персанаж доўга працаваў прапагандонам на АРЛ-БТ.

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