Faces: People, Places, and Cultures articles from February 2007

Faces: People, Places, and Cultures archives from February 2007

Mystery photo?
February 1, 2007... Do you know what this is? These strips of cloth tied to a tree represent prayers or wishes made by Georgians.

High 5.(five facts about Republic of Georgia)(Country overview)
February 1, 2007... Did you know that our state of Georgia and the Republic of Georgia share many similarities? Invading armies razed both Georgias. Fruits are major crops grown in both areas. And both were named for great leaders: St. George, the Dragon Slayer,...

Drink up!(Only In ...)
February 1, 2007... Marina, an 11-year-old living in the republic of Georgia, finishes her gymnastics practice and reaches for a cool drink of bottled water. Chances are, Marina's water came from Borjomi Springs. Borjomi is a resort and spa town in western Georgia...

Land of saints and miracles.
February 1, 2007... Take a short walk through Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, and you will find a Christian cathedral, a Muslim mosque, a Jewish synagogue, and a Zoroastrian temple. People practice many religions in Georgia, the result of thousands of years of...

Music of Georgia.
February 1, 2007... What makes Georgian folk music so great? A its diversity. B its complexity and variety of tempos. C its ability to preserve the land's ancient history for today's people. D all of the above. If you said D, you are...

Growing up in Georgia.
February 1, 2007... "I am Nika Garibashvili. In the Georgian language, my name looks like [TEXT NOT REPRODUCIBLE IN ASCII]. I am 12 years old. I live in Tbilisi. Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia. There is a school in front of our house, and next there is...

A bear of a dog.(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... It's a dog, it's a bear, it's a Kavkasium nagouzi! Or, more commonly, a Caucasian mountain dog. And mountain tough it is. This breed is a descendant of mountain dogs of Tibet, bred to fight and herd cattle. It is native to the mountain regions...

Food! Fabulously flavorful and fantastic.
February 1, 2007... "Unique" may be the best word to describe Georgian cuisine. And if you like walnuts, you're bound to enjoy Georgian cooking. Walnuts are used whole, chopped, and ground in everything from soups to desserts, and as the walnut is considered to be...

Cheers! The time-honored tradition of toasting.
February 1, 2007... Georgians are hailed as some of the most hospitable people in the world for their enduring sense of graciousness and individual honor. Residents of Georgia consider friendship to be of great worth, even more precious than wealth and worldly...

Georgia's cave towns.
February 1, 2007... Could it have been possible for a medieval Georgian king to build a military city that could be hidden from Persian invaders? In 1184, King Giorgi III figured out how to do just that. He designed a city that would be dug into the side of a...

Georgia vs. Georgia.(Country overview)
February 1, 2007... Were you surprised to learn there is another "Georgia" besides the one in the United States? There are many differences between the two Georgias--and some surprising similarities. Origin of name: Probably named for legendary "dragon...

Jason and the Golden Fleece: the Georgian connection.
February 1, 2007... The Legend King Pelias of Iolcus was dismayed when an oracle warned that someday a handsome, young stranger wearing only one sandal would arrive to kill the king and take the throne. Pelias knew the stranger was his nephew, Jason. Earlier,...

Like mother, like daughter.
February 1, 2007... Julia Laden, the nine-year old daughter of archaeologist Martha Tappen, is having an archaeological experience of a lifetime. Julia's mother is part of an international team investigating the remains of humans who lived at the site of Dmanisi...

Ask faces.
February 1, 2007... Here is your chance to send us your questions about people, places, and cultures from all over the world. Each month, our experts will answer several questions from readers like you. Want to know where the world's highest mountain is located?...

Face facts.(Cartoon)
February 1, 2007... At more than 7,200 feet above sea level, the small settlement of Ushguli is often called the highest village in Europe. The village which was a medieval defense post, is home to about 70 families. WELCOME TO USHGULI! HAVE A NICE CUP OF TEA!...

The wolf who knew how to be a friend.(Play)
February 1, 2007... Cast of Characters: Narrator 1, Shahkro (SHAW-kro), Narrator 2, Alexander, Father, Wolf, King 1, King 2, Red Girl, Vanno Narrator 1: There once was a man-with a tree that grew only three apples each year. But he never tasted their fruit...

Please! Paint on the walls!(Art Connection)
February 1, 2007... Did you ever get in trouble when you were little for drawing on the walls? Too bad you weren't an artist in the Middle Ages! Perhaps you could've worked as a painter creating frescoes--paintings on walls. Why did people paint the walls in...

The Caucasian Republics: (Nations in Transition Series).(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... The Caucasian Republics is a very informative book. It is very well written and talks not only about the economy and war status, but also about the everyday lives of the residents of Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia. At the back of the book...

Say what?(One Last Face)
February 1, 2007... Write a caption for this photograph. The best entries will be published in an upcoming issue! Send your captions to facemag@yahoo.com

Dragon slayer!(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... A dragon has been threatening your village for 7 days. You must outwit the dragon to save Answer to "Dragon Slayer," Back cover activity: Any number between 1 and 9 multiplied by 10 and increased by 7 will result in 7 being in the ones...