: The lyrics are a salute to the "Mtiulebi" (the people of Mtiuleti), celebrating their hospitality, their iconic Papakhi (sheepskin hats), and their legendary Khinkali culture. The Living Tradition
Georgian polyphonic singing - UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage : The lyrics are a salute to the
: The region belongs to the Mokhevian-Mtiuletian musical dialect. Unlike the complex, improvised polyphony of western Georgia, Mtiuletian music is characterized by: Three-voiced drone-based polyphony . celebrating their hospitality
The song (მთიულებს), performed by Gela Beniaidze , is a modern tribute to the people of Mtiuleti , a rugged highland region in eastern Georgia. Beniaidze, known for his work in the folk and ethno-pop genres, uses this track to bridge the gap between ancient Caucasian polyphony and contemporary musical sensibilities. Cultural Significance of Mtiuleti their iconic Papakhi (sheepskin hats)