You probably remember us retelling you about the Kvemo Machkhani Theater – the one that the village was built for 9 years about 150 years ago. Sandro Akhmeteli staged the first performances there, the theater had also a moving platform, and even a lot of interesting lectures were delivered on agriculture, literature, there were held meetings of the society for dissemination of literacy as well... But now, the theater is left without function and, along with many other problems, suffers also from rainwater coming through the ceiling and damaging it.  Young people of Machkhaani decided to take care of inheritance left by their ancestors. With the help of the “Knowledge Café”, they formed an initiative group and started working to give a second life to the theater. Second Life - this is the name of the campaign that local activists launched to solve the main problem faced by the theater.  They wrote a letter requesting to repair the roof of the theater, introduced it to almost all villagers, and submitted its signed copy to the local municipality. Soon, not only they received confirmation, but also repair works of the roof started…  While restoring the function, they appealed to theatrical troupes calling them to support in reviving the stage of the distinguished theater with their performances. Six theaters have already expressed their willingness to do so, which is yet impossible to implement due to the pandemic, however, both young people and residents of Machkhaani are ready to meet as well as are eagerly awaiting the restoration of ancestral traditions.  #ShareTheResponsibility because #ThisCountryIsYour 

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