Saint Sarkis Day

Saint Sarkis Day is a public holiday that is celebrated annually at the end of January or the first half of February in the Republic of Armenia. Sarkis (320-370) is one of the most revered saints, not only in the Armenian Apostolic Church, but also among the Armenian people. The feast of the patron saint of young lovers, Saint Sarkis, has been officially celebrated in Armenia since 2007. The night before the holiday, the newlyweds eat a salty pancake and wait for a revelation in a dream: what kind of bride or groom is destined for them. Saint Sarkis's Day traditionally falls on the third week before Lent. In the evening, before the holiday, in families with brides, it was customary to cook salty pancakes. The girls had to eat the dish before going to bed. According to this rule, which certainly goes back to pagan traditions, it was important not to eat or drink anything after eating a pancake. This is the only way to see your betrothed in a dream. In addition to the pancake - “ahi blit”, there is another folk custom, which in our time is not as popular as before. Roasted wheat flour was poured onto a tray, which was left on the roof or balcony of the house. The next morning, the young people tremblingly expected to see the hoofprint of the horse of Saint Sarkis, who, according to beliefs, was supposed to fly over the houses with angels that night. The presence of this trace was associated among the people with the heavenly protection of the monk. The mark left by the saint was considered a good sign, which was interpreted as “the blessing of St. Sarkis for marriage.”

The Wine Street /Yerevan Wine Days

• 2024-01-30

Saryan Street is by right considered to be the wine corner of the capital, and severat noteworthy wine bars and restaurants are located here. Here, the season of summer terraces lasts until late autumn - and with the arrival of the first warm days after winter, one wants to sit outside, have a cup of coffee, mulled wine (glühwein) or wine, and eat something warm. The tables are put right on the sidewalk, and the ethno-jazz and piano music that's played all over the place, along with the friendly service, create a soulful atmosphere in the street. Wire bars offer a huce selection of wines from local producers at very hospitable prices, accompanied by exquisite appetizers, meat and cheese assortments. Wine restaurants often hold tasting parties, where winemakers personally introduce their wines and the secrets of Armenian winemaking to visitors. The festival, for the sake of which one of the central streets of the capital is blocked for two evenings, is another good reason to come to Armenia, where "YereWine Days" are traditionally held on the first Friday and Saturday of May. At this celebration of life, winemakers offer to taste their products, restaurateurs pick decent gastronomic matches to wine, which quickly conquers the foreign market and the hearts of enophils. And numerous guests familiarize themselves with the products of Armenian winemakers, buy Armenian wine; taste barbecued meat, local cheeses and enjoy the taste of red, white and rose wine in the open air, live music, and the bright lights of a big city.

Discover Wine Armenia

Discover Wine Armenia - a trip to this astonishing country will grant you a world of positive emotions, and your visits to wineries are going to be a genuine pleasure! Make up your mind to take that trip, and you will be up to a lot of interesting things. You will be offered to taste wines in the best wine boutiques and in the bunker built by the prisoners of war during World War II. You will be able to sit with a round-bowled glass of wine on an open terrace in the mountains and at the very edge of a gorge, stroll along the lake-shore in anticipation of chilled dry white wine and roasted trout - ishkhan. You will enjoy the wine to the performance of jazz musicians, to the sounds of duduk and tar. You will visit a cave to go 6,000 years back and see how the ritual wine was made at the oldest winery in the world. In a kitchen overlooking Mount Ararat, you will learn how to cook national dishes, as well as draw pictures with wine. You will take a stroll through the vineyards, pick a heavy bunch of grapesand crush it in a vat in a rural square. You will see how grapes are turned into raisins and how premium wines are made in giant pots (karases). You will taste the wine made from "the crowned fruit", which had been banned by the Armenian Church for several centuries. You can taste the "drunken" cheeses and travel to the north of the country in a wine train. You will be inspired by the nature of Armenia, its cuisine and monuments will never slip your attention, you will plunge into the magic of ancient culture and modern entertainment. And, certainly, you will get acquainted with artisans, musicians, winemakers and restaurateurs - to enjoy communication and learn the secrets of simple human happiness! We invite you to make an unforgettable journey to Armenia - to the land of classic winemaking, a country that one will leave ginovtsatz - drunken with local wines and hospitality!

An Armenian Feast

An Armenian feast is a special atmosphere, heartfelt toasts, and...an extra plate for an unexpected guest who in Armenia is considered to be the messenger of God. The Armenian feast is an abundance of dishes tested for thousands of years and a significant reason to visit Armenia, because no one will stay at a party if they don't like the food. The local cuisine harmoniously fits into the fashionable concept of healthy nutrition - there are always a lot of fresh vegetables and greens on the table, the meat and fish are served with low-calorie side dishes, and. desserts are made from honey and nuts. Armenian cuisine is not only tasty, nourishing and healthy, it is a good seasoning for warm communication and a worthy companion to the local wines. Yerevan Food Fest gastronomic festival, presents the wines that will emphasize the taste of the traditional dishes from three large terroirs in the country - Syunik, Vayots Dzor and Ararat valley.

Junior Eurovision Song Contest Yerevan 2022

• 2022-12-11

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Armenian broadcaster AMPTV are pleased to announce that the 20th Junior Eurovision Song Contest will take place in the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex, in Yerevan, Armenia, on Sunday 11 December.

Starmus Festival Yerevan

Starmus is a global festival of science communication and art that brings together the most brilliant minds on the planet

ONE & ONLY Acrobatic Theater

• 2022-11-16

ONE & ONLY Acrobatic Theater Acrobatic theatre by 7 Visions Hotel in the center of Yerevan. The first theatre in the world without stage.

International balloon festival “Discover Armenia from The Sky”

• 2022-10-13

Every year Armenia hosts the International Ballooning Festival “Discover Armenia from The Sky”. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience the beauty of Armenia from a bird's eye view.

Tiarn’ndaraj

• 2020-02-14

On February 14, the Armenian Church celebrates the Feast of the Lord’s Presentation to the Temple. Tiarn’ndaraj, or Candlemas as it is known in the West, symbolizes the presentation of the 40 day-olds Christ Child to the Temple in Jerusalem.