Yell Extreme Park is a world-class extreme adventure park in Armenia, nestled in the forests of Yenokavan, Tavush region. Visitors can take part in open air activities such as horseback riding, paragliding, mountain climbing, mountain biking, and the most popular zipline all year long. The park has the tradition to organize a festival on its [...]

The annual Yerevan Color Run is a 5 Km race through Armenia’s capital city. At the starting line, participants warm up by listening to energetic music. Throughout the race, which winds through Yerevan’s central business district, participants are transformed into a rainbow of movement as organizers throw colorful dust into the air. The first three [...]

Vartavar, one of the most favorite Armenian traditional holidays, is another Christian feast with roots from the pagan times. It is a summer holiday with movable date. Celebrating the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ, it is one of the five cardinal holidays of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Besides, Vardavar is a much-awaited feast celebrated with great [...]

An Eco Festival is annually organized in the breathtaking gorges of Vayots Dzor, promoting the historical richness of the area, the importance of nature preservation, and boosting the local rural economy. The region is a unique attraction with its national park, numerous caves, and magnificent mountain landscapes. Some areas of the province are listed as [...]

Artsakh Airfest is the most awaited event in Artsakh; it fills you up with positive energy and amazement. During this festival, Stepanakert Airport becomes one of the most exciting places in Artsakh with its various flying machines; such as, flying airplanes, sky balls, and Para trikes. It showcases six airplanes and Para trikes. The attendees [...]

Easter or the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the oldest and most important holiday in the Christian calendar, including the Armenian Apostolic Church. The main ceremonies related to Easter begin on Saturday and end on Monday. On Saturday evening, a liturgy of Christ's resurrection is being performed, ending the seven-week Lent. At the end of [...]

Tsaghkazard or Palm Sunday is a religious and folk holiday celebrated a week before Easter, in commemoration of Jesus' "day of entering to Jerusalem" and the beginning of spring. On Tsaghkazard, churches in Armenia are decorated with the leaves and branches of the willow tree. In the morning, a holy liturgy service takes place after [...]

On February 14, the Armenian Church celebrates the Feast of Jesus' Presentation at the Temple in Jerusalum. On the eve of Tiarn’ndaraj, or Candlemas as it is known in the West, afternoon church services take place. This is a popular traditional celebration in Armenia that is accompanied by certain customs, such as large bonfires, around [...]