THE FLAME OF TYARNYNDARAJ WAS LIT IN THE YARD OF VERNASHEN’S SECONDARY SCHOOL

THE FLAME OF TYARNYNDARAJ WAS LIT IN THE YARD OF VERNASHEN’S SECONDARY SCHOOL

By the initiative of “Gladzor university” historical-cultural museum-reserve Tyarnyndaraj was celebrated in the yard of Vernashen’s secondary school. More than 30 pupils, teachers took part in the event under the heading of “Traditions of Tyarnyndaraj”. The deputy director of NCSO’s Vayoc dzor regional service was also present at the event.

Baris Kocharyan, the director of “Gladzor university” historical-cultural museum-reserve introduced the meaning of the feast according to the feast calendar of Armenian Apostolic church, then came up to the traditions of Tyarnyndaraj, preservation of national feasts and upbringing of the youth.

Pupils lit a flame in the school’s yard, made a round dance and jumped over the flame.