Surrounded by the 33 letters: The Guest of Honour Pavilion

The Guest of Honour Pavilion (Forum/Level 1) is the main place where you can experience the diversity of Georgian literature and culture. The letters of the Georgian alphabet, which was added to UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list in 2016, play a prominent role in the space designed by the George Bokhua Studio and Multiverse Architecture in Tbilisi. Not only are the new Georgian publications presented in the environment inspired by the 33 characters – 33 doors will also open here, 33 songs will sound out, 33 boats will sail and 33 loaves of bread will be baked. The Pavilion is the stage for an extensive programme of readings and live music. Each day of the book fair comes to an end with the Happy Hour at 5 p.m., which includes anything from the techno sounds of the resident DJ from Tbilisi’s famous Bassiani nightclub or a performance by the Georgian National Ballet Sukhishvili. Georgian wine and typical Georgian delicacies will really whet the appetite of vi...