From August 14 to 26, an international folklore festival was held in several cities of the Czech Republic (Červený Kostelec and Liptál) under the auspices of UNESCO. The festival featured 17 folklore ensembles from 14 countries (Georgia, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Scotland, Italy, Serbia, Spain, France, Thailand, Taiwan, India, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic).

The Georgian folk song and dance ensemble from Tbilisi State Medical University’s Cultural Center won first place (the main choreographer of the ensemble is Davit Ugrekhelidze, choreographer - Inez Kupreishvili and director of the center - Badri Machavariani). Second place was awarded to the Czech Republic, and third place went to Mexico.

It is noteworthy that in 2024, the ensemble will celebrate its 40th anniversary. Tbilisi State Medical University congratulates the ensemble on this significant success on the world stage.