Zarmayr (Armenian: Զարմայր) stands as a mythical figure in Armenian historiography, depicted as an early patriarch descended from Hayk Nahapet, the eponymous progenitor of the Armenian nation. Appearing exclusively in…
Tumanyan’s New Year verses capture Armenia’s enduring hope for renewal amid winter’s grip. Hovhannes Tumanyan, the national poet born in rural Lori, infused his simple, rhythmic lines with pastoral optimism,…
Armenian New Year celebrations, known as Nor Tari (New Year), represent a profound fusion of ancient pagan agrarian rites, early Christian solemnity, and Soviet-era secular exuberance, spanning December 31 to…
Independence Day in Armenia, celebrated on September 21, is a deeply significant national holiday commemorating Armenia’s declaration of independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. This historic event marked the…