Konstantineoba is a traditional public festival celebrated in Georgia every May 15, honoring the renowned Georgian writer Konstantine Gamsakhurdia, who was born on this date in 1893. The festival has been observed since 1989 and takes place at the museum dedicated to Gamsakhurdia, located in his birthplace of Abasha. This celebration recognizes Gamsakhurdia's significant contributions to Georgian literature and his survival of Soviet repression. A notable event during the festival is a horse race covering a distance of 25 kilometers, reflecting the cultural heritage of the region. The festival serves as a tribute to one of the most influential Georgian novelists of the 20th century and highlights the importance of preserving national literary traditions.