Armenia

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Armenian Traditions - Wedding

Armenian wedding is a very big holiday. The ceremony includes betrothal, engagement and wedding itself.The tradition of “seven days seven nights” celebration has become obsolete. The abundance of guests at Armenian wedding is a must.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

New Year in Armenia

For ages, New Year in Armenia is celebrated on the 21st of March. New Year in Armenia also marks the beginning of spring and the birthday of the mythical God Vahangn. Armenian New Year is characterized by huge feasts, merriment and also to celebrate the sweet season of spring.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Coffee and tea in Armenia

Haikakan S'rj, Armenian Coffee, defines its lifestyle. Once thought to be a legacy of Ottoman Turkish rule, it is now understood to have originated in Yemen, with caravans bringing the beans north and then west, where it infiltrated both Asia and Europe.