The Lurji Supra or Georgian Blue Tablecloth, is one of the most distinctive and symbolically charged textiles of the South Caucasus. More than a decorative household object, it functions as a ritual surface, a cultural code, and a mediator between the material and spiritual worlds.

For the uninitiated traveler, the holiday season in the Caucasus is a beautiful puzzle. Why does the West unwrap gifts on December 25th, while the Armenians celebrate on January 6th, and the Georgians wait until January 7th?

When it feels like the world has been explored from end to end, and tourist routes have become a conveyor belt, it’s time to look East. To the place where the snow-capped peaks of Ararat give way to the sun-scorched plains of Mesopotamia. Eastern Turkey isn’t about "all-inclusive" hotels. It’s about the dust of centuries on your boots, the taste of strong coffee in Assyrian courtyards, and the silence of gods on mountain summits. This is the cradle of civilization, and here i

Chichilaki is Georgia’s traditional New Year and Christmas tree, handcrafted from hazelnut or walnut wood and rooted in ancient ritual. Long before Western fir trees appeared, chichilakis symbolized renewal, fertility, and hope for the coming year. Closely linked to the western Georgian New Year tradition of Kalanda, they are decorated with fruits and sweets, then ceremonially burned in January to cleanse the past and welcome new beginnings.

Discover the diverse world of Georgian cheese — from Imeruli and Sulguni to Guda, Tenili, and Chechili. Taste Georgia’s authentic regional flavors with Orient O Travel.

Explore the living heritage of the Assyrians — from Tur Abdin and Haberli to the Nineveh Plains — where ancient language, faith, and culture still flourish.