Gala (
Georgian: გალა) is a literary competition founded under the
aegis of the
Tbilisi Sakrebulo (Tbilisi City Assembly,[1]Georgia). The idea of the competition belongs to writer and member of
Tbilisi City Assembly
Zaal Samadashvili.[2] The competition presents awards in seven categories.
Winners receive a copy of a Bronze Age axe and prize money (4000
GEL). The idea of Bronze Age axe sketch pertains to sculptor Gogi Ochiauri, whereas the prize itself was elaborated by Tbilisi City Assembly member Khatuna Ochiauri.