Kinto Explained

A kinto (Georgian: კინტო) was a trader or an unemployed person mostly occupied in entertaining others in Georgian dukhans (restaurants), popular in Tbilisi in the 19th century and early in the 20th century.[1]

The Georgian Kintouri (or kintauri) dance in based on the character of the, and portrays them as cunning, swift, and informal. The dance is light-natured and fun to watch.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Lang. David Marshall. Armenia: Cradle of Civilization. 1978. Allen & Unwin. London. 9780049560086. 43. 2nd.