Top 10 Most Famous Festivals in Armenia

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  1. On 3rd Saturday of June , in Artsakh, the Mulberry festival takes place at Amaras monastery. First Mulberry festival gathered more than 30 participants presenting their own production from 5 regions of the NKR, Stepanakert as well as from Syunik region of the Republic of Armenia. At the mulberry goods fair guests have an opportunity to taste and buy homemade vodka, doshab, dried mulberry etc. Artsakh skillful cookers present methods and traditions of preparing doshab and mulberry vodka, monastery Amaras, beginning at 17:00,exhibition and sale of folk artists, a traditional way of collecting mulberries, cooking homemade vodka, folk songs, dances.


    As one of the famous festivals in Armenia, the mulberries festival is held on a large scale with typical Armenian culture. Not only that, participants also tasted mulberry Volka, which is one of the wines made according to Armenian methods and traditions. In addition, the festival is combined with folk songs and dances, making it the most famous Mulberry festival in Armenia.


    Location: Amaras monastery

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  2. On April 30, jazz fans should go to Yerevan's Cascade Complex for the annual Jazz Day. International Jazz Day is observed all around the world, and Armenia is no exception. The festival brings together Armenian jazz groups as well as foreign performers to promote the importance of music as a means of communication that transcends cultural barriers. his is a large outdoor concert held on World Jazz Day. The current concert held in the area of the Cascade complex has brought together thousands of jazz lovers.


    Yerevan Jazz Day is an international event and is the most famous festival in Armenia, which is why the festival attracts thousands of visitors, as well as international artists. Not only that, the purpose of the festival is to bring music into a special mode of communication that is different from other methods of communication. Thus, Yereman Jazz Day festival became one of the most famous festivals in Armenia.


    It is not only a well-known festival in Armenia, but it also has its own unique features. The festival is organized to promote the importance of music in everyday life, as well as to see music as a unique mode of communication in comparison to other modes of communication. Come to Armenia for one of the country's largest music festivals.


    Location: Cascade Complex

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  3. Yerevan Wine Days, organized by the Areni Festival Foundation, is an annual two-day festival on Saryan Street on 11-12 May. Representatives from 15 of the most prestigious wineries in the region will be present. to sell their products, while popular restaurants will display similar dishes for tourists to taste. At the festival each day there is a different program, for example on the first day of the festival you can sample white and rosé, while red wine is introduced on the second day. The ceremony is accompanied by music and concerts on both days.


    Yerevan Wine Day
    is considered one of the biggest festivals in Armenia, and the festival is celebrated on a grand scale because every day is a different event. Not only is it a famous festival, but it also attracts thousands of visitors. At the festival, visitors will enjoy wine tasting with three producers of their choice, which is considered a special activity during the festival. Through the Yerevan Wine Day Festival, you will enjoy the typical Armenian wine. Besides being a festival for participants to taste special wines in Armenia, Yerevan Wine Day is also considered the third most famous festival in Armenia.


    Địa điểm: Martiros Saryan St, Yerevan, Armenia

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  4. The first Panamanian Dolma festival was held in 2011. The main goal is to strengthen Armerian traditional Dolma's popularization. The other aim the festival is to deny the wrong opinion about Dolma's Turkish orgin. During the festival, the leading cooks and ordinary citizens from the different part of Armenia prepare the traditional Dolma in their own version. Nearly 60 types of Dolma was presented at 5th festival. The festival was accompanied by national songs and dances. After thes tasting, all the Dolma special judges announce the winners of the festival.


    Dolma festival is one of the most famous Armenian festivals because it allows visitors to experience Armenian culture through Dolma food. There are over 50 different types of traditional Dolma in Armenia, and it is the main dish on every Armenian table, so Armenians can conclude that Dolma is the queen. There is a diversity in the organization of the festival, through which participants can see the unique culture of Armenia. So join this national festival by eating traditional versions of Dolma and other dishes.


    Location: in the territory of Zvartnots Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve

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  5. The Vardavar Festival is one of the enjoyable activities available throughout Armenia on July 8. Vardavar has two meanings in Armenian: to sprinkle with water and to flaming the rose. According to legend, the goddess Astghik spread love throughout Armenia by sprinkling rose water. Vahagn, the god, defended that love by fighting against Evil all the time. After Christianity was adopted, this tradition was transformed into Vardavar, a festival in which everyone splashes water on each other.


    The festival honors Astghik, the goddess of water, beauty, love, and fertility, and is based on an ancient Armenian legend. A fantastic adventure awaits you as you walk through the tornado-ravaged streets of Yerevan with a bucket in hand, shooting water at your companions or unidentified victims.


    Not only is it a sacred festival, but it is also the most famous festival in Armenia. The festival attracts thousands of visitors because there is a very special activity that is splashing water, which makes participants more happy and the festival becomes more interesting. Come to Armenia for this exciting festival.


    Location: Armenia

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  6. Another enjoyable activity is the Yerevan Color Run, which is held in July at the Hamilar Complex (date varies). The festival begins early in the morning with a vigorous fitness warm-up to prepare for the 5km run. Along the route, the participants are drenched from head to toe in harmless bright colors. Because it's a fun run, there are no time constraints, rules, or restrictions. The first three men and women to cross the finish line, however, receive a special prize.


    6,000 people took part in the festival. In fact, the inspiration for this series of events came from a variety of fantastic events, including Holi, Mud Runs, and Disney's World of Color. Many countries, including Armenia, participated in this series of events in 2015, and Armenians have since held epic Yerevan Color Run events in the city. Therefore, the Yerevan Color Run festival is considered as one of the most famous festivals in Armenia.


    Location: the Hamilar Complex

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  7. If you want to see traditional Armenian clothing, go to the Taraz Festival in Yerevan on August 4. These traditional dresses, known as taraz in the local language, reflect Armenian cultural identity as well as aspects of national identity. Throughout the festival, you will be able to see Western and Eastern Armenian traditional clothing.


    The Taraz festival is organized to showcase Armenian clothing and fashion to the rest of the world. This is an excellent opportunity for Armenian designers to gain exposure and showcase their work. Taraz celebrations among Armenians have become a tradition. The Tarza festival attracts visitors from all over the world, making it one of the seventh famous festival in Armenia. Not only that, but the Yerevan Taraz festival is an excellent opportunity to become acquainted with traditional Armenian decorations and to comprehend their significance. Come and take part in Armenia's most famous festival.


    Location: Hyusisayin poghota, Yerevan, Armenia

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  8. On September 15-18, the International Balloon Festival brings a special atmosphere to Yerevan, where many colorful balloons from various countries adorn the sky, creating a picture-perfect setting. The festival, organized by Skyball, aims to promote tourism as well as aviation and aeronautics in the country.


    During the nine-day event, each Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday begins with Dawn Patrol and a breathtaking mass ascension, in which all balloons launch from Balloon Fiesta Park in two waves, speckling the sky above. Every day, around 7:00 a.m., balloons begin to launch. Other days, in addition to mass ascension mornings, include launches from the park and special shape rodeos, in which a spectacular array of special shape balloons ascend from the grassy field. Evening events vary throughout the week, but many nights feature a Balloon Glow, in which hundreds of balloons stay grounded while simultaneously lighting up the night sky.


    Not only that, the International Balloon festival is known as the most famous festival in Argentina, and is also famous internationally. Therefore, the festival has attracted visitors not only domestically but also internationally. Come to Armenia to join this special assembly.


    Location: Republic Square

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  9. Easter Festival is one of the most famous Armenian holidays. It is very important to the Armenian people because Armenia was the first Christian country. People celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead during the festival. Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the full moon each year, so the date varies from year to year. It could occur between March 22 and April 25.


    During the Easter season. Armenians greet one another with the phrase 'Kristos hariav I merelots,' which means Christ has risen from the dead. The answer is 'Orhnyal e harutyne Kristosi,' which translates as "Blessed is the resurrected Christ ". Easter is not only one of the most important festivals for the Armenian Apostolic Church, but it is also one of the most popular holidays for children. The reason for this is Armenia's celebration process.


    The game of 'egg taping' is the most interesting part of the ceremony. It's a fun game in which players tap each other's eggs to break them. Whoever breaks the most eggs at the end of the game wins the winter.


    Location: Yerevan, Armenia

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  10. The Honey and Berry Festival is held in August. It aims to emphasize Armenia's role as a center for honey and berry production. During the Honey and Berry festival, honey and cakes with honey are presented to guests. After tasting all the cakes made by the participants from different regions of Armenia, a winner will be selected.

    Also on this day, professional chefs prepare traditional Armenian dishes for festival guests. This festival gives locals the chance to showcase and sell their harvests, sweets and arts and crafts. Therefore, the Honey and Berry festival is considered one of the most famous festivals in Armenia.Not only that, through the Honey and Berry festival, you will enjoy traditional Armenian dishes, thereby clearly seeing the unique culture that only Armenia has. Come to Armenia to participate in this famous festival and admire the unique culture found only in Armenia.


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