Tina Ivelashvili - Rituals and Toasts of Traditional Georgian Feast

Academic Book Publishing, 2024

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The Georgian traditional feast held a unique place in Georgian culture, offering insights into historical, cultural, and social aspects of the community. The study of these feasts, including their etiquette, chronological variations, and interaction with other cultures, contributes to the understanding of cultural-historical relationships and mutual influences between Georgian ethnic groups and their neighbors. The traditional feast served as a means of moral and spiritual education, uniting families and communities while preserving cherished traditions.

Contents

Introduction  5

Chapter 1. Rules for Daily Meals 7

Breakfast 7

Table for lunch and afternoon tea  11

Dinner 12

Chapter 2. Wedding table 15

Wedding drinks and the order of their reception  24

A toastmaster and his functions 31

Sequence of toasts and accompanying songs 33

Chapter 3: Guidelines for the Funeral Table 44

The Table on the Seventh Day 46

The Fortieth-Day Table

თინა იველაშვილი - ტრადიციული ხალხური სამზარეულო სამცხე-ჯავახეთში 30.00 GEL