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June 15th is Armenia Flag Day. Armenia's flag consists of three stripes: red, blue and orange. Red symbolizes the blood of Armenians who fought for freedom, blue symbolizes the boundless sky, and orange symbolizes the diligence of the Armenian people. On this day, various celebrations will be held in the center of the capital Yerevan.
Armenian Flag Day Celebrations
On the ninety-eighth day after Easter, Armenia celebrates Вардавар, the Feast of the Transfiguration. It is celebrated between June 28 and August 1, usually on a certain day in July. This day is also the time when the flood recorded in the " Bible" ended. People splashed water on each other to celebrate the festival, which was a legacy of the ancestor Noah. Meanwhile, people will release doves into the sky, just like Noah did in ancient times.
People splash water on each other to celebrate the festival
Autumn
9 September 11th to 17th, The Armenian Church held a grand celebration - Хачверац (Feast of the Cross). This festival mainly commemorates the apostle St. James who became the first bishop of Jerusalem after accepting the crucifixion of Lord Jesus Christ. During the ceremony, the cross is raised and displayed to all believers, accompanied by a hymn. The Lord's Cross was discovered by Emperor Constantine's mother Helena in Byzantium. Later, the Holy Cross was stolen by the Persians who attacked Jerusalem. In 628, the Byzantines defeated the Persians and Successfully recaptured the sacred object. Armenians under the leadership of Мжеж Гнуни (the guardian of Armenia during the Byzantine period) also participated in this great battle. After the cross was returned, it was solemnly transported through Armenia to Constantinople and then to Jerusalem. During the festival, the Armenian Church held grand and solemn commemorative activities for this purpose.
Cross Day Celebration Ceremony
On September 21, 1991, after a referendum, the Republic of Armenia regained its independence. Therefore, this day is called Armenian Independence Day. Since then, every Independence Day, a military parade will be held in the center of the Armenian capital, and concerts and various entertainment activities will be held for the people.
Armenia Independence Day Military Parade
Yerevan is the capital of the Republic of Armenia, an important cultural and economic center of the country, and one of the oldest cities in the world. The second Saturday in October every year is Yerevan's "City Day", when concerts, exhibitions, fireworks shows and other large-scale celebrations will be held in the city center.
"City Day" celebrations in Yerevan
