8-9 June

Fabrika

Welcome!

Equality, sustainability, innovation, freedom and democracy are central values and focuses of the Nordic Countries.


We invite you to join us, to get to know the Nordic approach to urbanism, innovation, active citizenship, tech, literature and much more.


Find the programme here!

Saturday, 8 June

Jungle Room

12:00 - 13:30

Youth Partnerships - Catalysts for Positive Change

Join us for an inspiring panel with young leaders to explore the transformative power of youth collaborations!

14:00 - 15:30

Re-defining city scapes - Nordic approaches to sustainable urban planning

A talk on the value of Nordic urban practices in the context of Georgia.

16:00 - 17:30

Moulding Nature - Discursive struggles over the environment

What is the role of humans in nature and the role of nature in the city? Join our workshop and let’s explore!

18:00 - 20:00

70/30 - Film screening and talk w. movie director

On how the worlds most ambitious climate bill was passed and the Danish youth climate movement.

20:30 - 22:00

A House Made of Splinters - Film screening

A screening of the Oscar nominated Danish documentary that tells the story of an orphanage in war-torn Ukraine.

Fabrika Hall

12:00 - 20:00

Nordic Company Fair

Meet Nordic Companies in the South Caucasus!

12:30 - 15:30

Electionville - Democracy practices brought to life and interactive Kahoot game

Want to be an expert in democratic practices? Join our interactive floorgame!

16:00 - 17:30

Corporate Sustainability Panel

How the Nordic Companies uphold sustainability in their work?

19:30 - 20:30

Masterclass: Discover the secrets of brewing

A comprehensive course about the art and science of brewing given by long-term Master Brewer Jan Paul.

21:00 - 22:30

The Orange Girl

Jan Olav is struck as if by lightning the first time he sees the Orange Girl, and is sure he has found the love of his life.

Project Space

12:00 - 16:00

Clothes Swap

Participate in our clothes swap and give your old clothes new life and appreciation.

12:00 - 21:30

Fashion Forever

Exhibition about the sustainable future of the fashion industry.

Courtyard

12:00 - 21:30

Nordic Corner: Fika, Hygge & Kos

Get acquainted with the Nordic philosophy of life!

12:00 - 18:00

Childrens’ Corner

Activities and fun for all ages!

12:00 - 19:00

Beer Tasting

Georgian-Danish collaboration beer served by the two brewers Lasha Nadiradze and Jan Paul.

18:00 - 18:30

Jazz Concert

Danish-Georgian tunes by Danther Jazz trio.

18:30 - 19:30

Coffee with the Nordic Ambassadors!

Have you ever met a Danish, Norwegian, Finnish or Swedish ambassador? Now you have the chance!

Events in the city

14:00 - 15:00, SOLO Lounge (Bank Of Georgia)

“Everybody Counts” book presentation and meeting with author Kristin Roskifte

Meet the award-winning Norwegian author in a talk about her book, that will get you counting from 0 to 7.5 billion. The event is organised by Artanuji Publishing.


Fika, Hygge and Kos!

Experience Nordic coziness in the Courtyard

Visit our Company Fair in Fabrika Hall!

Sunday, 9 June

Jungle Room

12:00 - 13:30

Storytimes under northern lights – Panel discussion on Nordic children’s literature

What are the similarities in Nordic and Georgian literature, and how can we inspire more children to read?

14:00 - 15:30

The Re-Discovery - Film Screening

47 children develop a new society on an overgrown building site in Copenhagen.

16:00 - 17:30

Film-Mosaic: Toward a Bio-Inclusive Architecture

Rethinking architectural techniques from an anti-anthropocentric standpoint.

18:00 - 20:00

Motherland - Film screening & talk

After the loss of her son, Svetlana investigates the violent culture of the Belarusian Army.

20:30 - 22:00

Framing Mom - Film screening

In the middle of her own wedding party, the bride finds a baby on the hotel toilet. 16 years they meet again.

Fabrika Hall

12:00 - 20:00

Nordic Company Fair

Meet Nordic Companies in the South Caucasus!

12:00 - 13:30

Planting for the Future

Workshop with Georgian Youth of Sustainable Development.

14:00 - 15:30

Community kitchen: talk & tastings

Join us for a talk about community, sustainability and social responsibility in the kitchen. Expect tastings!

16:00 - 17:30

Tech - the future of innovative democracies?

How technical solutions can be used in creating innovative democratic projects and practices worldwide.

Project Space

12:00 - 20:00

Fashion Forever

Exhibition about the sustainable future of the fashion industry.

Courtyard

12:00 - 21:30

Nordic Corner: Fika, Hygge & Kos

Get acquainted with the Nordic philosophy of life!

14:00 - 18:00

Childrens’ Corner

Activities and fun for all ages!

18:00 - 19:00

Jazz Concert

Collaborative concert by Danther and Tbilisi State Conservatoire.

Rooftop

20:00 - 21:30

Ladies of Steel - Film screening

After gravely injuring her husband, Inkeri, an elderly woman, embarks on one last road trip.

Events in the city

19:00 - 20:30, Antenna Bar, Constitution Str 13

“The Other Name: Septology I-II” book presentation

Join us for a talk about the darkly ecstatic story of art and God by Nobel Prize winner in Literature, Jon Fosse.


Other events

13 June, 21:00, 1984 Jazz Club

Concert with Danish-Georgian jazz trio Danther

Jazz trio Danther invites to a special evening with saxophonist Khakhi Jagashvili.

16 June, 16:00, National Library

Book presentation: “Legends of Christ” by Selma Lagerlof

Join us for a book presentation of the famous Swedish nobel prize winning author, Selma Lagerlof. The event is made in cooperation with the Charitable Foundation of Dimitri Tsintsadze and the publishing house Sulakauri. This event will support children with oncology problems. Free entry.

25 June, 20:00, Theatre Factory 42

“Fröken Julie” Theatre Performance

Theatre Performance by Swedish Author & Playwriter August Strindberg. The performance is subtitled in English.

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