Georgia, Tbilisi, Sept.19 / Trend, N. Kirtskhalia /
Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili introduced the Prince of Monaco Alexandre Louis Pierre Grimaldi (Albert II) to historical Mestia. As the Georgian presidential administration told Trend, while visiting Lanchvani, an ancient district dating back to the twelfth century, Saakashvili briefed the guest on Svan traditions.
From Mestia, Saakashvili and Albert II returned to Batumi, where they watched the performance "Keto and Kote" and later walked around the city at night.
Today, Albert II will go to Bakuriani, where he will pay tribute to Nodat Kumaritashvili, an athlete who died tragically, and meet with the family members of the Georgian luger.
Albert II will visit Kvareli on the same day, where he will participate in the grape harvest (rtveli) and later meet with archaeologists in Dmanisi.
Albert II will also visit the National Olympic Committee of Georgia and attend the opening ceremony of the Olympic Museum on Sept. 19.
At the end of the day Albert II will visit the State Museum of Georgia.
The prince will be familiarized with the sights of Tbilisi and later return to his homeland.