ON MARCH 21 /13:00/ RITUAL CEREMONY AND FESTIVAL WILL TAKE PLACE IN GARNI

ON MARCH 21 /13:00/ RITUAL CEREMONY AND FESTIVAL WILL TAKE PLACE IN GARNI

“Arordineri ukht” and “Protection service” NCSO invite to take part in the event. New Year and the birth of Vahagn will be celebrated. Pagan Armenians guided by solar calendar celebrated the start of spring on the day of spring equinox. On the Sun day of Areg month the birthday of the god of victory Vahagn was celebrated. With his birth New year began.

Before the very festival the representatives of “Arordineri ukht” will meet the sunrise in the territory of the museum-reserve.

One of the most noteworthy parts of the festive event is the decoration of the apricot tree. It used to symbolize the tree of life in ancient Armenia. The participants of the event will make a wish and decorate the apricot tree in three-colored ribbons planted in the territory of the museum-reserve 20 years ago.

The event will be continued by music, with the song and dance performances of the alumni of Garni community’s palace of culture.