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Dancers from all over the world travel to Armenia to participate in the Tango Festival, organized by Yerevanbased La Vida Del Tango Argentino school. The festival, which celebrates the cultural heritage of this globallycelebrated dance, includes two weekends of workshops, milongas, after-parties, and guided tours of Yerevan and visits to Armenia’s regions. Visitors can learn to tango in special masterclasses taught by maestros, participate in a grand opening on the...Read More

Huso Aragast, which means “Sail of Hope,” is a music festival, named after a very famous Armenian song. The Festival provides visitors with an opportunity to discover new names in the music industry and gives musicians the chance to write, present, and promote new works. The festival takes place at Wishup shore of Lake Sevan and closes with an evening near the campfire. Date: TBA Location: Sevan Festival videoRead More

Ask any Armenian—herbs are essential to any meal. The Festival is held in one of the most picturesqueplaces of Armenia – the Apaga resort located inYenokavan, Tavush region, an area known for itsbeautiful forests and mountains. Visitors learn aboutArmenian herbs and different methods of using them,including their healing properties. There is also aherbal tea party, educational games to learn aboutforest biodiversity, master cooking classes and otheractivities for children. Date: 2023...Read More

Do you ever wonder where wool comes from? At theannual Sheep Shearing Festival in Syunik’s Khot village,visitors can experience the thousands of years oldtradition of shearing sheep to produce wool yarns.Traditionally these yarns were then used to weavecarpets and other textiles for practical use. Watchlocals participate in shearing competitions, buy wooland other locally-made products, enjoy music anddance, and try homemade food and drinks unique tothe region. Date: 2023 JUN 10...Read More