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Destiny of Tsatsloba in Mountainous Regions of Contemporary Georgia Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Professor Peter Krasztev A term paper After the destruction of the Soviet Union and Socialism in Eastern Europe, a great variety of traditions, beliefs and customs that were neglected or faded during Soviet times started to be revived. People turned back to religion, ethnic minorities reconsidered their histories and reintroduced some folk festivities, - these and other related events marked rise of national consciousness and respect towards national cultural identities. However, some of the rituals deeply rooted in pre-Soviet times that died out during 20th century seemingly will never be restored in the national/regional awareness. Tsatsloba is among these rituals in Georgia. Why did Tsatsloba vanish from several mountainous regions in Georgia and what makes me think it will never be reinvented? To answer this question, let me at first elaborate the essence of Tsatsloba and its socio-cultural significance...

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