Armenian communities around the world observe Vartavar, or the Water Festival, which has roots dating back to the story of Noah's Flood. As the summer months roll in, so do the celebrations of the ...
The Vartavar festival has had a profound impact on me and my understanding of my cultural heritage, as a first-generation Canadian Armenian growing up in Toronto. For those unfamiliar with Vartavar, ...
Vartavar is celebrated 90-93 days (14 weeks) after Easter and current year it will be celebrated on July 15. As Armenpress reports, Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin’s Lay Brother Shahe Ananyan had a ...
A curious event that kids worldwide can only dream of has been taking place in Armenia for thousands of years: a nationwide water fight where you have free rein to dump water on the nearest friend or ...
WATERTOWN — When celebrating Vartavar, there is no such thing as a no-splash zone. Everyone gets wet. That’s the point of this ancient and joyous Armenian custom: to get drenched and, in turn, drench ...
Armenian communities around the world observe Vartavar, or the Water Festival, which has roots dating back to the story of Noah's Flood. This website is published with the core support of the Swedish ...
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