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What is the soul of the people expressed in? In language, traditions, culture. It is also expressed in crafts that are passed on from generation to generation, giving the opportunity to create for the benefit and joy of people. “Living Craft” is a new project of the World Abaza Congress. The series of programs will tell about masters who, with their own hands, help traditions not to fade away, remaining part of modern culture. You will learn more about the history and technology of the craft and, perhaps, try your hand at creativity yourself.
In 2022, People's Artist of Abkhazia, Honored Artist of Russia Alisa Gitsba became the initiator and director of a music competition aimed at identifying and promoting young performers. The following year, the competition expanded its geography and was held in two capitals - Sukhum and Moscow. Today, the opera singer and her team of vocalists actively hold concert events. Alisa Gitsba told about life after the competition and creative plans in an interview with the WAC information department.
The second trip under the World Abaza Congress “Medical examination of schoolchildren” in 2024 became the largest action of the project.
Жəабран (zhvabran) is a ritual holiday that is held once a year before the beginning of Lent. This tradition is rooted in the distant past of our people.
One of the new projects of the WAC in 2024 is teaching students in rural schools the basics of social planning.
This year’s first lecture within the joint project of the WAC and teacher Inna Dzhugelia was held at the Sukhum Art School.
As part of the series of programs “Walking the paths of Apsuara”, journalist Ekaterina Bebia talks with Varlam Karamzia. The recording was made in 2009.
The Department of the World Abaza Congress on Education, Social Development and Health has launched a new project - environmental training for schoolchildren.
The World Abaza Congress, together with the composer Abzagu Marykhuba, continues a musical project aimed at developing the talented youth of Abkhazia.