Georgian toasts & the supra in Georgia

Toasts are, not only in Georgia, an ancient ritual, an expression of joy and happiness. In Ulysses, Odysseus toasts the health of Achilles. In ancient Rome, the citizens of Rome drank to Emperor Augustus at every meal. The spirit of festivity was widespread in ancient and modern history. Georgian supra is another of these centuries-old traditions, marked by lots of food, toasts, family and friends.

Georgians love to gather, feast, eat and drink together. Their celebration, called a supra, proves how they have turned partying into an art form, as each toast at a supra carries a meaning and tells a story about Georgian hospitality, history and culture. Toasts in Georgia at a Supra include the following topics, among others:

• the banquet
• the family
• the deceased
• the kids
• the fatherland Georgia
• the ladies
• the peace
• the host family
• and all friends who cannot attend the Supra

Today, let's explore the famous Georgian toasts, what makes them so unique and inspiring, and what exactly is behind them.

To the feast

At a supra, the opening toast is pronounced in honor of the festival. The guests celebrate the beginning of the festival together with the Tamada.

To the family

This toast shows how much Georgians cherish their family ties. They remember their parents, thank them and also wish them health and a blessed life.

To the deceased

With a Georgian Supra, the deceased are never forgotten. With this toast, Georgians pay tribute to their ancestors. Also, in memory of their deceased, all guests dip a piece of their bread in their wine and place the bread on the edge of their plate.

To the children

Each toast to the deceased is followed by a toast to the children, who represent the future of the country.

To the Motherland Georgia

Georgians love to celebrate their history and culture. When a foreign guest sits at the table, they also toast the guest's country and tamada talks about the friendship between two countries.

To the women

With this toast, Georgians thank the women who prepared the food for the Supra and contributed to such a special event. They also toast all women, as creatures to be respected and valued.

To peace

This toast has a special meaning for Georgians, as the country has had a long and difficult History of wars and occupations. They celebrate peace and the rich history of their country.

To all the friends who aren't at the table...

Guests remember their friends who couldn't make it to the Supra because they were sick or had to work.

To the host family

Guests dedicate this drink to the host family who made it possible to bring everyone together with this special event. As you can see, there are many toasts in Georgia. With a little creativity, you can also make your own toast on a Georgian Supra and celebrate life like a native Georgian.

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Gaumarjos!