Tsakhkazard-Adorned by flowers
In spring, the earth blossoms, rejuvenates, and revives following winter’s sleep. The appearance of new flowers gives the name for this celebration: Tsakhkazard (“adorned by flowers”). This folkloric event was also known as Tsarzardar (“adornment of trees”). This also symbolizes the start of spring. This festival is associated with the Armenian pagan god Ara Geghehtseek (Ara “the handsome”). According to legend, the Assyrian queen, Semiramis, killed him when she was enraged because her love for Ara was spurned when he remained faithful to his wife. The legend says that Ara…
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