Hike: Burning the Chichilaki

Tbilisi, Georgia

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Description

To make sure everything works out and our energy stays clear, we invite you to a now traditional post–New Year hike — a perfect way to burn not only the Chichilaki, but also all the extra holiday calories.

We’ll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Jvari Monastery, Mtskheta, and Tbilisi from the monastery.
Along the way, we’ll visit a medieval tower, have a picnic, light a big bonfire, and watch the sunset together.

Be sure to bring marshmallows and sausages to grill over the fire.

You can read more about the tradition via the link, and the photos above are from our previous gathering.

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Tbilisi

Tbilisi, Georgia

Tbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Kura River with a population of around 1.2 million people. Tbilisi was founded in the fifth century AD by Vakhtang I of Iberia, and since then has served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Because of its location at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, and its proximity to the lucrative Silk Road, throughout history, Tbilisi has been a point of contention among various global powers. To this day, the city's location ensures its position as an important transit route for energy and trade projects. Tbilisi's history is reflected in its architecture, which is a mix of medieval, neoclassical, Beaux Arts, Art Nouveau, Stalinist, and Modern structures. Historically, Tbilisi has been home to people of multiple cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, though its population is overwhelmingly Eastern Orthodox Christian.

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