Jivani
Born Serob Stepani Levonian (1846–1909) Jivani was born in Kartsakh, near Akhalkalaki, Javakheti. He became an orphan when he was 8, his uncle looked after him. He learned music composition and performance on kemanche and violin with the support of master Ghara-Ghazar. In 1866 along with gusan Sazain (Aghajan) Jivani moved to Tbilisi, where he continued his […]
The Fabulous Flavor of Armenian Wine & Brandy
“Who didn’t take pleasure in the Armenian brandy, he wasn’t implicated in the harmony of the most palatable and substantial drink. Armenia, which, in my option, is an open-air museum, is unique and exceptional country also with its wines and brandies.” Rockwell Kent, American painter & writer. Armenian Wine Although no one knows for sure, the […]
Saint Vardanants Day
The Commemoration of the Heroes The Armenian Church marks the holiday of St. Vardanants on Thursday preceding Fat Tuesday (Bun Barekendan) which is celebrated on the eve of the Great Lent. The Holy Vardanants festival is celebrated in memory of Armenian Commander Vardan Mamikonyan and his comrades-in-arms who martyred in the Battle of Avarayr against […]
What Sofi Mkheyan Suggests to Our Visitors not to Miss in Armenia
Popular Armenian celebrity Sofi Mkheyan who occupies her unique place in modern art of singing shares her impressions and recommendations with the visitors of our country. Beginning her main activities in the art of singing in 2005 Sofi Mkheyan became the winner of “Best Newcomer” award and in a short period became one of the […]
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”. […]
Armenian Sculptor David Yerevantsi
The Winner of “William Saroyan” Medal David Yerevantsi is one of the artists promoting the introduction and development of Armenian art throughout Diaspora. His contribution to the worldwide presentation of Armenian works is made by the art of the Armenian master, by his statuary. Famous sculptor plays a great role in the preservation, strengthening and development […]
Master Levon’s Underground Sanctuary
Present Day Ark The underground museum-shrine is situated in one of the suburbs of Yerevan which will not leave any visitor indifferent. You must by all means visit village Arinj in the surroundings of Yerevan to see the Master Levon’s underground sanctuary. In Arinj everyone knows Levon Ararkelyan and you can easily […]
Master Vahan’s Rocky Park
The Amazing World of Statues Armenia deserves to be called “the open air museum”. Here you can explore both beautiful corners of miraculous nature and handmade monuments which are unique as you cannot find the same anywhere else. One of such handmade museums is the Master Vahan’s Rocky Park which is situated in one of […]
Gyumri Architectural Treasures
St.Astvatsatsin (St.Mary) Church St. Astvatsatsin or Yot Verk (Seven Wounds) Holy Church is one of four houses of God presently serving in Gyumri (St. Nshan, St. Hakob Mtsbinetsi Churches and St. Hripsime Chapel). St. Astvatsatsin is situated in Vardanants Square, on the opposite side of the All Savior Church, destroyed by the earthquake of 1988. […]
Ancient Armenian Recipes
The Secrets of Beauty of Armenian Women The older is mankind, the older is the history of cosmetic products. It is difficult to say when people had applied to cosmetic products, but one thing is beyond doubt; parallel to the development of human self-consciousness people’s desire to look beautiful impelled them to search in the […]