Visit
Armenia any time and you will be right in the middle of
unforgettable events, which will take you back to the culture of
ancient civilizations. The adoption to Christianity was the
logical continuation of the philosophy and culture of their
ancestors.
Festivals
have unified the nation, abolishing the boarders and bans within
society. Armenian Feast Calendar is like the eternal circle of
life–birth, childhood, youth, maturity and fertility. Isn't it
a new experience be the part of the people, share their customs
and joy around the feast table?
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Get acquainted with the myths, legends and wisdom of this sacred
land.
- Attend the festivals amongst the historical sites.
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See the cross relationship of picturesque rituals.
- Participate
in the folk dances, songs and feast.
- Taste traditional dishes -
unique cuisine with its own special flavour.
- Take part in the
process of fortune telling.
Winter
festivals
Christmas
- New Year - Terndez (Presentation of the Temple). Winter festivals
symbolise the birth of the Sun - the God and the new life.
They
are dedicated to the praise of the birth and thanksgiving for the
warmth and the life.
Spring
festivals
Tsaghkazard
(Palm Day) - Zatik (Easter) - Hambartsum (Ascension) Spring festivals
symbolise the awakening and revealing of the and the Life. They are
connected with flowers, trees, and fortune telling with colorful
rituals.
Summer
festivals
Vardavar
(Transfiguration) - Navasard - Astvatsatsin (The Day of Saint Maria)
Summer festivals symbolise the Water and the Love. They signify
the eternal love, blessing the fruit and the wines.
Autumn
festivals
Surb
Khach (Saint Cross) - Targmanchats (Saint Translators) - Barekendan
(Shrovetide)
Autumn festivals symbolise the Maturity - the Earth
and Universe. They celebrate the knowledge, sacred writings and thank
the Earth for its fertility.
