World Bee Day Celebrated in Borjomi with Focus on Georgia’s Ancient Beekeeping Heritage

The Agricultural Scientific Research Center participated in the World Bee Day celebration held in Borjomi. The center’s beekeeping specialist, Nana Maisuradze, presented the ongoing activities of the Mukhuri research base aimed at developing Georgia’s beekeeping sector — including the study of local bee populations, preservation of typical gene pools, and practical research initiatives.

The event featured thematic presentations, including the report “Georgia — the Oldest Honey-Producing Country,” which highlighted the country's ancient beekeeping traditions, current challenges, and the impact of climate change on the sector’s development.

Celebrating World Bee Day underscores the vital role of bees in the ecosystem and the urgency of their protection. Hosting the event in Borjomi carried symbolic significance — it was in the village of Sakire, in Borjomi Municipality, that one of the world’s oldest honeys, dating back 5,500 years, was discovered, reaffirming Georgia’s deep-rooted connection to beekeeping.

The event was organized by the Georgian Beekeepers' Union and Borjomi City Hall, with support from the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia.