Events

EVENTS

Opening of British Corner

On February 27, 2015 the founder of the English-Speaking Union of Georgia and the President of the ESU International Council, Marina Tsitsishvili, with the support of ESU-Georgia, set up British Corner, British-Georgian Cultural Centre. The British Ambassador to Georgia, HE Alexandra Hall Hall and Marina Tsitsishvili cut the red ribbon stretched at the entrance of the brand new language centre located in the top corner of Vake Park (the main park in Tbilisi), opening up the way to English education for future generations. It's a place not only for teaching English but introducing British culture and British traditions.

As the Ambassador had stated: "I am so proud and happy to be here at the opening of British Corner; I'm sure that it's going to be a magical place where people can meet their friends, have a cup of tea, read Shakespeare, listen to music, allow their imagination to expand and also to learn the English language and everything about Britain, which can be great and which can be shared with all of Georgia."

Taste Britain. British-Georgian Chamber of Commerce (London), British Embassy and British Corner decided to give the Georgian public a chance to sample some traditional British food. The event, which is has been named “Taste Britain”, was attended by the British Ambassador Alexandra Hall Hall and a delegation from Wales, headed by the Head of Welsh Parliament Dame Rosemary Butler.

Remembrance day. Every year since the end of the First World War, Armistice Day has been observed in Commonwealth of Nations member states to commemorate the lives of servicemen who died. Remembrance is symbolized by the wearing of a poppy. More than 60 000 Georgian soldiers also served in the First World War. Every year British Corner honours those soldiers and others since then who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.

The Remembrance Day was held at British Corner. Our esteemed guest Lt Col Dave Ethell, Defence Attaché to Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan, gave a presentation to our students explaining the significance of the poppy and why remembrance is important.

Public Speaking Competition. Every year since its inception in 1998, ESU-Georgia organises a Public Speaking Competition in Tbilisi, and this year it was held at the British-Georgian Cultural Center known as the British Corner. International versions of this contest are held in numerous countries across the world; approximately 1,000, 000 young people aged 16-20 take part in them annually and the best speakers are sent to London to take part in the finals. The main purpose of the ESU International Public Speaking Competition in London is to bring together some of the world’s best speakers.

“Salamanca Band and Bugles of the Rifles” The British Corner opened its doors for the new School Year in style. With great support from British Embassy, BC was honoured to have the UK military band “Salamanca Band and Bugles of the Rifles” play its first ever performance in Georgia at the British Corner

Halloween. A Halloween party was celebrated at British Corner. There was a Costume Competition judged by HE Justin MacKenzie, the British Ambassador, Lt Col Dave Ethell and Defence Attaché to Georgia.

Nativity Show. Fifty-three students of “British Corner” participated in a festive performance which was an acclaimed success. “What I have witnessed here today is just amazing.” Nick Wilkes, Lieutenant Colonel and UK Defence Attaché told Georgia Today. It is incredible to see children speaking so many languages and also singing in a foreign language. It was a great experience for me to see it.”

Queen’s Birthday. Every year ESU-Georgia celebrates the birthday of Queen Elizabeth II as Her Majesty is the Patron of the English-Speaking Union. This year British Corner had the honour to host Her Majesty’s birthday celebration, and will continue to do so.

British Corner’s one year anniversary. On February 27, 2016 the students, partners and friends of British Corner were invited to a special celebration marking British Corner’s one year anniversary. The attendees were shown a special presentation about the Centre, the English Speaking Union (ESU) and its history in Georgia. After the show, the Founder of British Corner, Marina Tsitsishvili, thanked BC’s long-time partners and supporters and awarded three students with free education certificates for their merits.