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20196 minPGdoc-short

Xitana

20196 minPGdoc-short

Last summer, the Georgian government introduced free wifi access to the isolated mountainous region of Tusheti, altering the aspirations of its young residents.

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Sophio Medoidze

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Last summer, the Georgian government introduced free wifi access to the isolated mountainous region of Tusheti, altering the aspirations of its young residents.

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Sophio Medoidzedirector

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Atengenoba, the traditional summer festival in Tusheti, Georgia, marks a time of celebration and cultural heritage. In 2019, the Georgian government introduced free wifi access to this isolated mountainous region, prompting a shift in the aspirations of young Tushetians. As they navigate their nostalgia for the past and their hopes for the future, the festival becomes a focal point for these conflicting desires. The influx of tourists during this busy season further complicates the community's relationship with its traditions.

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