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Giorgi Gamgebeli

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Giorgi Gamgebeli

Border effect

One can consider the border as a formality that does not draw a clear line with the cultural and social aspects of the residents. In the highland villages of Georgia and Turkey, the border is a good example of the significance and at the same time unimportance of political boundaries. In these villages, religion and core traditions are equally preserved at first glance. People here show a strong community spirit, remaining loyal to familiars and feeling distant from strangers. As a result of adaptation to difficult climatic conditions, livestock breeding became the main occupation. However, over time, the Georgian language has been forgotten in Turkey, and while farther you go from Turkey, the less hijab is worn.

Giorgi Gamgebeli

Giorgi Gamgebeli was born in Tbilisi, Georgia. He was working in the Ministry of Health for many years. From 2018 till now he is a bike and mountain guide. Traveling a lot lead him to discover a strong passion for analog photography and since then his all photo projects are shoot on film.