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Lake Sevan is the largest body of water both in Armenia and the Caucasus. It is one of the largest freshwater high-altitude lakes in the world. Its colours and shades change with the weather.

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Our pages in the common eBook

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Our pages in the common eBook

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The view of the lake from the churchyard

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The view of the lake from the churchyard

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A Journey through the water - Made with PosterMyWall - Copy

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Armine Safaryan - Tairov school team - Armenia

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Water in Armenian - Tairov secondary school, Armenia(Armine Safaryan's team)

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Water in Armenian - Tairov secondary school, Armenia(Armine Safaryan's team)

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Water in Armenian is both tasty and safe to drink. You can open the tap and drink the water, so the tourists do not have to spend money on buying water. You can even find many fountains for drinking water in the streets of Armenian cities and villages. There is an Armenian festival named Vardavar. During Vardavar people pour to each other with buckets and it is common to this day. Vardavar is generally celebrated 98 days (14 weeks) after Easter in the republic. In some regions, however, it is held on different days, especially in July, and traditions differ too.

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Every year in July Armenians celebrate one of the most beloved summer holidays both by children and adults- Vartavar (or Vardavar).

Vardavar is a famous Armenian water festival during which people drench each other with water.

Now Vardavar is a Christian holiday- this day Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ. However the feast dates back to pagan times. The ancient festival was dedicated to the worship of Astghik , the goddess of water, beauty, love and fertility.

Usually, Vardavar is celebrated 98 days (14weeks) after the Christian Easter Holiday

Vardavar is the funniest holiday and the biggest summer festival in Armenia.

It is all about playing with water. People splash buckets of water on each other and have a lot of fun.

the funniest holiday in Armenia.

Since it is not impolite to drench strangers or senior citizens, it is hardly possible to stay dry and not to participate. No excuse can save you from getting wet! This is why it is so fun.

Vardavar is celebrated everywhere in Armenina.

However, in Yerevan the biggest party takes place in Swan Lake or main fountains of Republic Square.

If you go out, the best strategy is to keep your wallet, camera or mobile phone safe

and take part in the game.

No one is allowed to feel offended or displeased by mischief on this day. People splash water on each other

as a symbol of purity.

People throw water even on strangers. Often they pour wear from their balconies to unsuspecting passers-by.

Vardavar is the best way to become cool during hot summer days in Armenia and it is loved by the tourists too who join the locals and have fun with them.

Presentation by

Tairov school team, Armenia

Credits:

https://www.rferl.org/a/festival-culture-armenia/25041818.html

https://armeniaholidays.com/vardavar-in-armenia/

https://armeniadiscovery.com/en/articles/vardavar

https://factor.am/170818.html

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Every year in July Armenians celebrate one of the most beloved summer holidays both by children and adults- Vartavar (or Vardavar). Vardavar is a famous Armenian water festival during which people drench each other with water. Now Vardavar is a Christian holiday- this day Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ.

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Aghavni Martirosyan, Armenia Verin Ptghni secondary school

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Aghavni Martirosyan, Armenia Verin Ptghni secondary school

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Vardavar's history dates back to pagan times. The ancient festival is traditionally associated with the goddess Astghik, who was the goddess of water, beauty, love, and fertility. The festivities associated with this religious observance of Astghik were named “Vartavar” because Armenians offered her roses as a celebration (vart means "rose" in Armenian and var means "to burn/be burning", this is why it was celebrated in the harvest time).Some claim it comes from a tradition dating back to Noah, in which he commanded that his descendants should sprinkle water on each other and let doves fly as a symbol of remembrance of the Flood.

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Presenting Lake Sevan - Tairov school team, Armenia(Armine Safaryan)

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Presenting Lake Sevan - Tairov school team, Armenia(Armine Safaryan)

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Lake Sevan is the largest body of water both in Armenia and the Caucasus. It is one of the largest freshwater high-altitude lakes in the world.

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Lake Sevan is the largest body of water both in Armenia and the Caucasus. It is one of the largest freshwater high-altitude lakes in the world. Its colours and shades change with the weather.