On 25^th, of August 2019, in Khulo municipality, Khulo FEST was organized.  The first part of the festival included fair of local products and services. At the same time, local folk ensembles [Argineti, Satsikhuri, Bermukha, Tsitsinatela] performed traditional dances and songs.

Within the framework of the festival, guests were able to taste and buys local produce [Honey, Cheese, Fruits, Dried fruits]. Also, participate in various amusing activities [Quick watermelon eating, Quiz about Khulo Municipality, the bag jumping and etc.]

The second part of the festival included live music, conducted by invited bands [FOURTH SEASON AND ASEA SOOL]. The festival finished with electronic music performance.

Khulo FEST was organized the second time and it is becoming a tradition for the municipality. Festival aims to popularize local products and services. Festival was organized in the frame of ENPARD Khulo project in partnership with Khulo LAG and municipality. The festival will be a sustainable event, as Khulo municipality Mayor is planning to continue this activity after the Project closure.

Number of local organizations: Community college ‘’New vawe’’, Keda Local action group, ‘’Goderzi Alpine garden’’, Information centre of NATO and EU – Upper Adjara Bureau, ‘’Green Sector’’ and Khulo municipality ‘’Women Room’’ actively participated in the festival.

KHULO FEST conducted in the frame of EU supported project, implemented by the Caritas Czech Republic in Georgia (CCRG) in partnership PMC RC and Croatian Rural Development Network (HMRR), under the European Neighbourhood Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development in Georgia – ENPARD II.

The EU is supporting agriculture and rural development in Georgia through its ENPARD Programme. Implemented since 2013 with a total budget of EUR 179.5 million, the main goal of ENPARD is to reduce rural poverty in Georgia. The first phase of ENPARD in Georgia focused on developing the potential of agriculture. The second and third phases of ENPARD focus on creating economic opportunities for rural population that go beyond agricultural activities. More information on ENPARD is available at: www.enpard.ge.