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Understanding the Georgian Supra
Toasts, tamadas and the rules of the table.
By Levan Chkheidze
A supra is more than a dinner: it is a sequence of toasts led by the tamada — to peace, to the family, to the dead, to friendship, to women, to children.
Only drink when a toast is made, never toast with beer, and if you are honoured with a toast, stand up and say a few words in return. Men often drink from a horn, the kantsi, which cannot be put down until it is empty.
Expect polyphonic songs, more food than seems possible and very late nights.