Category: Celebrations

Bun Barekendan

Festive Masquerade Barekendan is an old Armenian traditional festival that we are seeking to revive as a form of civil action by calling upon the citizens to “wake up” and become involved in social processions in Armenia. Word Barekendan derives from the two roots – “bari” which means “good” and “kendan” or “kendani” which means “alive” or “living”. […]

Kaghand – Armenian Santa Clouse

New Year is one of the most favorite holidays in the Armenian calendar of festivals to which both adults and children are looking forward with great expectations. During the centuries because of changes in the calendar this holiday which symbolizes the beginning of the year in Armenia lifestyle has had various names, such us “Navasard,” […]

New Year Expectations

It is already winter… Holiday preparations start along with coming of December; and all are enveloped by spirits of Christmas and anticipations for fairy tales. This comes to say that New Year is approaching. The Armenians formerly used to celebrate New Year in spring, along with the equalizing of day and night in March. By that time the […]

The Great Lent

The period of 48 days, preceding the Easter, the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, is the Great Lent. It begins on the Monday succeeding the Main Shrovetide, this year the 7th of March, and ends on the Easter Sunday, this year 24th of April. Shrovetide, in general, is the preceding day of fast, when only moderate […]

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