"The most important part of the trip to Georgia for me was experiencing the living tradition of music, which is part of
everyday life. Experiencing what music truly is - a way of celebrating life and being together. The multitude of new
songs, the diversity of Georgian musicians leading the workshops, and the evening sing-alongs during dinner
allowed us to truly immerse ourselves in the atmosphere of this extraordinary music and experience harmonies
completely new to Western European ears. The delicious cuisine and wonderful landscapes (sea, mountains,
waterfalls), and above all, the wonderful, warm, and hospitable people, made us truly want to return.
I have the feeling that this entire trip was guided by the heart of Olga and Justyna, who simply wanted to show us
what they love most about Georgia. And I must warn you - it's addictive ;)"
Alicja
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"Olga Lidia, as an organizer, truly convinces me. Last year, I participated in a trip that she co-organized and co-led,
and it was an unquestionably positive experience. She knows Georgia, its songs, and its people. She can sing and,
even more importantly, she can teach others how to sing. She lives and breathes music. On top of that, she has that
spark of positive madness in her eyes, which often turns her workshops into exciting, artistic adventures. I’ve
already decided— I'll join her in Georgia again."
Wojtek
"Justyna is g(e)orgeous, so it's no wonder she feels drawn to Georgia. All the musical events organized by her
foundation Chórtownia, are stunning and absolutely beautiful. Taking part in such an event gives me a
wonderful sense of co-creation, and the preparation itself feels like a true massage for the brain :)"
Anna
Georgia — a place where you meet kindred spirits
Georgia has always been more to me than a collection of melodies and traditions. The sound of Georgian choirs had fascinated me for years — their harmonies feel like the raw beauty of mountains: surprising, unconventional, and yet utterly natural. It’s music that doesn’t rely on written notation, because it lives inside people. Passed on from mouth to ear, from heart to heart. You don’t learn it from paper — you learn it from a human being. It’s like touching a history that still breathes.
But only there did I realize that the true essence of Georgian singing lies in its people. A community that doesn’t ask who you are — it simply makes room for you at the table. You share your first note, your first supra, your first toast — and in that moment, you become part of the family. Not temporarily. Truly.
And then you discover that a supra is not just a feast. It is a space where everything essential for human resilience is celebrated: peace, memory, kindness, connection. It’s not a casual “cheers.” It’s attentiveness turned into words. A communal breath shaping the rhythm of the evening.
Georgia changes you because it touches one of the most delicate places within us — the need to be received exactly as we are. There, you don’t have to prove anything. Your presence is enough. And that feeling is impossible to pack into a suitcase, yet it stays with you long after you return home.
It wasn’t just a musical journey. It was an encounter with the source. And a reminder that some places teach us how to sing, while others teach us why we should sing together.
Jacek
