US Embassy marks Deda Ena Day, celebrates Georgian language

The United States Embassy in Tbilisi on Monday extended its congratulations to the people of Georgia on Deda Ena Day, honouring the country’s national language and its enduring cultural significance.

In a statement shared on social media, the Embassy recalled the historic events of 1978, when thousands of Georgians rallied to protect the status of the Georgian language against Soviet efforts to remove it as the official state language. The Embassy praised the courage shown by the Georgian people and described the language as a “cultural treasure” cherished across generations.

“Happy Deda Ena Day to our Georgian friends!” the statement read. “47 years ago, Georgians courageously protected the Georgian language from Soviet gov’t efforts to remove it as the official state language. Today, we join you in celebrating a cultural treasure Georgians have cherished for generations.”

Happy Deda Ena Day to our Georgian friends! 47 years ago, Georgians courageously protected the language from Soviet gov’t efforts to remove it as the official state language. Today, we join you in celebrating a cultural treasure Georgians have cherished for generations. pic.twitter.com/eIZ0u25KwX

— U.S. Embassy Tbilisi (@usingeo) April 14, 2025