I Will Not Forget Georgia
National Parliamentary Library of Georgia / ყველა მდებარეობა
Archive: National Parliamentary Library of Georgia
Description:
An article about Irakli Nadaraia’s poetry evening, his global travels, and his vision of cultural harmony.
Source: Press publication
Language: Georgian
Type: Interview / Cultural Article
Poetry, Travel, and the Voice of Cultural Memory
Poetry, like memory, does not belong to one place alone — it lives across borders, languages, and cultures, yet always returns to where it began.
At the art salon “Griboedov 14” in Tbilisi, an evening of poetry by Irakli Nadaraia brought together an audience drawn to a unique artistic voice. The rhythm of his poetry, unusual and fluid, has often been compared to music. From the very first lines, listeners recognized the author’s distinctive vision.
Following his worldwide tour, we recorded an interview with the poet, in which he reflected on his travels and creative path.
Irakli Nadaraia spoke about his time in Italy, where he learned the Italian language — a language he says always felt native to him.
His journeys extended across Europe and continued through Asia, Africa, and Australia, shaping both his worldview and poetic expression.
In several African countries, audiences gathered in halls to listen to his poetry, experiencing it “like magical prayers.”
These moments were not siply literary events, but encounters of shared feeling and spiritual resonance. His work has reached a wide and remarkable audience. Among those familiar with his poetry are Adriano Celentano, Sophia Loren, Dalai Lama, Prince William, Elizabeth II, Barbra Streisand, Paul McCartney, Luciano Pavarotti, and Giorgio Armani — figures from different worlds, yet united by a shared sensitivity to art.
In Rio de Janeiro, at the Museum of Modern Art, a poetry evening brought together a unique audience, including renowned football players such as Ronaldinho. In the United Kingdom, at the historic Globe Theatre, his poetry was heard in a space deeply rooted in the world’s theatrical tradition.
A Voice Rooted in Culture
,,For me, it is important that Georgia preserves its culture and identity, while remaining a part of world culture, in harmony with other nations,” says Irakli Nadaraia.
In these words lies not only a personal belief, but a broader vision — one in which culture is not isolated, but lives and evolves through dialogue with the world.
His poetry reflects this balance: between homeland and journey, between memory and discovery.
Author: Nata Kobidze
Newspaper: ,,New generation”( ახალი თაობა )
Edition: December 18, 2006.
Source: National Parliamentary Library of Georgia
Archive: National Parliamentary Library of Georgia
Other articles about Irakli Nadaraia: https://iraklinadaraia.com/publications-articles/
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This article is preserved in the archives of the National Parliamentary Library of Georgia
About the author:
Irakli Nadaraia is a Georgian poet and composer. Read full biography: https://iraklinadaraia.com/about-the-poet/
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