The 35th session of the General Conference of UNESCO has endorsed the list of anniversaries worldwide, which will be held in  association and with the support of UNESCO in 2010-2011. The following three anniversaries, proposed by Georgia have been included into this prestigious list:

  • 1. 150th anniversary of birth of Vazha Pshavela;
  • 2. 1000th anniversary of the commencement of construction of the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral;
  • 3. 100th anniversary of birth of Vakhtang Chabukiani.

The 35th General Conference decided that in 2010-2011 only 63 dates worldwide are in consistence with the Organization`s criteria and are  jubilees of such great personalities or events, which contributed to world culture, education and science.

The concrete action plan and projects concerning the celebration events will be elaborated by the concerned Georgian authorities and presented to UNESCO in 2010.