On July 11, Jason Lee - the Director of
Samsung Electronics signed a 3-year memorandum of cooperation at the Ministry
of Education, Science, Culture and Sport (in D. Uznadze N52. The Deputy
Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Levan Kharatishvili attended
the ceremonial event.
The Memorandum aims to implement Samsung
Electronics’ corporate social responsibility on the territory of Georgia.
Within the scope of the memorandum -
"Samsung" announces financial support of ensemble and will fully
resume Erisioni's stage costumes that will tell us the traditions of various
regions of Georgia and the long history. In addition, replica forms of
"Erisioni" will also be renewed. Within the framework of the
Memorandum of Cooperation the Parties will participate in joint activities. By
the end of 2019, a grand gala concert will be organized by "Samsung"
and "Erisioni" in Georgia.
The state academic ensemble
"Erisioni" of Georgian folk song and dance was created in 1885. For
over 135 years, the ensemble has achieved a lot of success and has surprised
many countries and towns around the world. In 2002, "Erisioni" was
awarded with a a gold disc. Together with several music masterpieces of the
world, NASA has sent “Chakrulo” to space in 1977 precisely performed by
"Erisioni" members.
"Samsung Electronics" has been operating on the
Georgian market since 2006 and its main value is the consumer's well-being.
"Samsung", as a global company, fulfills social commitments with its
social responsibility: providing innovative products and services to the Georgian
consumers; Creates benefits for the economy, society and the environment.
Within the signed memorandum the company "Samsung" expresses the
support of one of the most important values of the Georgian people and its future generations.