Adjara to Celebrate Batumoba

'Batumoba' - a yearly festival in which Georgia’s seaside town is celebrated, will be held on September 2. 

The program for the event, which is set to run over the course of two days this year, has been released. 

Schedule for the opening of Batumoba 2017 on September 2:

✔ 12:00 -Memorial service for the fallen heroes who fought for the unity of Georgia (behind the drama theater).

✔12: 30 - Parade on Memed Abashidze Avenue, accompanied by a brass orchestra.

✔ 12: 30 - 17:00 - Concert by local musicians and bands - Europe Square.

✔ 12: 45 - Opening ceremony of 'Batumoba 2017', cutting of the ribbon at the start of the event.

✔ 13:00 - Parade on Memed Abashidze Avenue.

After the opening ceremony, guests will be able to enjoy a variety of different events. There will be many exhibitions, and Batumi's rich history will be told through photos and art instillations. Local dance group 'Batumi Start' will perform at Batumi Summer Theater at 6pm, with other artists set to perform at the festival also. 

Batumoba 2017 will be be brought to a close on September 3rd at 9pm, with a Gala cocert to be held on Europe Square. Performers include the group "Ursa", Nodiko Tatishvili, Salome Bakuradze, Datuna Mgeladze, Tamta Chelidze, Niko Beridze, Zviad Bolkvadze, Sopho Khalvashi and the group 'Rezo and Children'

Photo: Batumoba 2016

By Tamzin Whitewood