Actor Bahram Radan's wedding ceremony in Georgia

Becho

Travelling through the high mountain villages of Svaneti, the spirit of knighthood preserved here for centuries comes alive. Deep river gorges, narrow paths, house-towers, tiny, swift Caucasian horses, wild horsemen, folk bards, mystical rituals, cults of fire, spirits and ancient fairy tales here harmoniously blend. This land is unique in terms of beautiful landscapes, remote traditions, superb architecture of Svan house-towers, churches richly decorated with mural painting and hospitable people. It was here that most of Colchis gold was obtained. For centuries the Svan ethnic group evolved there, cut off from the outside world by the high and inaccessible mountains, their culture preserved almost intact. In earlier centuries, Svaneti was a recognized part of the Kingdom of Colchis.