Traditional Jara Beekeeping Showcased at Otia’s Ezo

A piece of Georgia’s living heritage is now on display at Otia’s Ezo Museum, where traditional Jara beehives have been installed to educate visitors about the centuries-old method of wild beekeeping native to the Adjara highlands. Accompanying the display is "Georgian Wild Jara Honey" book, which offers insights into the history, cultural relevance, and ecological value of this ancient practice.

To amplify awareness, Nutsa Tsiskarishvili, a member of the Ioseliani family and a well-known blogger, collaborated with the Chairman of the Jara Beekeepers Association to create a short, informative video. The video, filmed at Otia’s Ezo, explores the uniqueness of Jara honey and beekeeping, and has been shared on her Facebook and Instagram platforms, reaching thousands of followers.

Visitors to Otia’s Ezo can now experience Jara beekeeping firsthand, learn about the labor-intensive yet harmonious relationship between bees and beekeepers, and understand why this practice has been recognized as part of Georgia’s intangible cultural heritage.

The ALCP2 implemented by Mercy Corps Georgia, is funded by the Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC) in cooperation with the Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC) and Sweden.