In the first week of October, Batumi is hosting a Rural Tourism Festival “Gandagana”, which gives the guests opportunity to discover many interesting things and travel around Mountainous Adjara without leaving the city. Fresh fruit and eco-products will be brought from Adjarian villages and those interested in preparing traditional dishes will be able to participate in the cooking process.

You will learn to dance “Gandagana”, to cook traditional, Adjarian food - borano, sinor and many others right at the festival. You will also be able to buy fresh, mountain dairy products, fruit, vegetables and sweets. There will be funny contests and masterclasses as well as the concerts of local folk bands.