Poti, a coastal city on Georgia’s Black Sea, is making history by hosting its first international marine festival this weekend, according to an official announcement from the Poti City Hall. The festival marks a major milestone in the city’s cultural evolution, attracting attention both locally and abroad.
As part of Poti’s strategic plan for cultural development, the city has been positioned as a hub for conceptual festivals. The festival project is composed of three key elements: supporting local cultural enterprises, launching the Poti marine art residency program, and hosting the conceptual maritime festival. According to Poti City Hall, the initiative is designed to foster local artistic expression while inviting international and Georgian artists to contribute to the city’s creative scene.
The city hall emphasized that invited artists and cultural professionals from across Georgia and abroad will participate in the festival. Their presence is expected to enrich local workshops and artistic endeavors, helping to create a “diverse and dynamic cultural landscape” in Poti and the surrounding region. This endeavor will also build on efforts started in 2022 under the EU4Culture project to enhance sustainable cultural development.
The EU4Culture project, a four-year initiative funded by the European Union, supports cultural and creative sectors in Eastern Partnership countries, with a special emphasis on cities and towns outside of national capitals. In line with this mission, the Poti marine festival seeks to strengthen the cultural fabric of the city by integrating artistic, creative, and cognitive experiences.
Festival attendees can look forward to a wide array of activities, including masterclasses, exhibitions, interactive educational events, performances, competitions, and concerts. These activities are expected to provide entertainment and learning opportunities, while reinforcing Poti’s position as a vital player in Georgia’s cultural and creative sectors.
The festival not only highlights Poti’s growing cultural significance but also represents a collaborative effort to build sustainable cultural development strategies, ensuring that the city continues to thrive as a cultural hub for years to come.
SOURCE: AGENDA.GE
