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Experience water splashing festivity in Armenia this July

Author: Michal Antonin
by Michal Antonin
Posted: Aug 04, 2016

Just think about the scenario that you are walking in the street in the heat of summer and all of a sudden a group of kids or teenagers show up to you running and pour some waters on you.

You are perplexed, baffled and don’t have any idea what you should do, if you are in Germany, Russia, France or elsewhere. However, if you are in Armenia, the best thing you can do is just smile and laugh from the bottom of your heart.

Armenia summer festivity in the form of summer Armenia tour package is the most joyful and favorite event, with conventional custom of water splashing. The customs of Armenia, including Vardavar, has a long history associated with the pagan Goddess Astghik. According to the legend, she is someo0ne who deployed love on Earth, walking across roses that get turned into red from her blood. As a goddess of fertility, she is also associated with water.

Vargavar and Viaggi Armenia festivities are kid’s most favorite and expected summer activity. Starting early morning till late night, everybody plays splashing water on each other. Even the timid brides will throw water on their mother-in-law! Nobody gets angry by this. In the countryside regions, men love to accumulate thrush in their fields and take it to the church for blessing. Women accumulate multi-colored bouquets of flowers and throw them to the yards and gardens of their neighbors and relatives. Plays, jokes, songs and dance are part of this summer festivity.

Vardavar is also an incredible location for Yerevan excursion. You can visit the villages of Armenia, meet people, take part in conventional dance party and music and share the joy. The festivity days are changing every year, which is calculated 98 days after Easter, and is always held on Sundays.

If you are a traveler and perplexed where you should go in Armenian, Yerevan, then this list is just for you. You may require 2-3 days to visit all the places but you won’t repent a second. Armenia, Yerevan has a rich culture and is also one of the oldest cities of this world. And I will assist you to discover the cultural richness of Armenia!

National gallery and Republic Square

In Armenia, Republic Square is considered to be one of the 10 loveliest squares of the world. Sadly, I am not able to find the source, but I completely agree with the statement that Republic Square is truly electrifying. It was constructed between 1924 and 1929. The square is surrounded by the history museum and The National gallery.

Manterndaran

One can consider that Mantenadaran-The Ancient Manuscripts Museum may be a tedious place. Nonetheless, it is just the very first and fake impression. I can tell you that the place is really awesome.

Opera House

Opera House is another incredible building out there. Being situated at the centre of Yerevan, it is obviously a place of art from outside and indeed it is magnificent from inside.

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Author: Michal Antonin

Michal Antonin

Member since: Aug 04, 2016
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