Armenia

SHORT INFORMATION

Overview of Armenia

Armenia is a landlocked mountainous country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Situated at the juncture of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bordered by Turkey to the west, Georgia to the north, the de facto independent Nagorno-Karabakh Republic and Azerbaijan to the east, and Iran and the Azerbaijani exclave of Nakhchivan to the south.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Culture of Armenia

Through the centuries Armenian culture has developed in a contemporary, unusual and thriving way. Many aspects of the Armenian culture are based on the music,dance, literature, and geographical placement of the people.

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.