MAKZIA
MAKZIA is an interdisciplinary cultural festival that engages with current social and political realities, named after a mythological figure from Georgian folklore representing transformation. The festival creates a space for solidarity, exchange, and visibility, specifically addressing the events of July 5, 2021 in Tbilisi. Through music, art, performance, and film, it presents perspectives on contemporary Georgia shaped by tradition and resistance, with queer perspectives at its center. Rooted in community culture, the project brings together artists and activists to foster encounter and active participation. Georgian hospitality shapes the atmosphere with traditional cuisine and wine, serving as social practices that create warmth and community. The festival serves as an organic platform for connection and empowerment, encouraging dialogue and collective action.
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What is the significance of the festival name?+
Makzia is named after a mythological figure from Georgian folklore that embodies the power of transformation.
What kind of programming can I expect at the festival?+
The program features a blend of experimental music, film screenings, performance art, and traditional Georgian social practices like shared wine and food. Full schedule on Mood.
Where does the festival take place?+
It takes place at Neue Zukunft, located at Alt-Stralau 68 in Berlin.
