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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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Abovyan.com-Talk Show

On March 21, 2004 “Abovyan TV” (show woman-Armine Kharatyan) hosted “Armino” group www.armino.am in School #10 of Abovyan city.The talk show was meant to be about Internet and the ways of  its development in Armenia.   The guests of the show: Norair Hakobyan-programmer, Artashes Martirosyan-web designer, Lianna Galstyan- PR, Arthur Khachikyan-programmer, as well as the local coordinators of “Project Harmony Program” shared their ideas about current situation in Armenia and in Abovyan regarding Internet connection.  They presented the works performed so far, one of them being a great featured project…

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St. Stepanos

The exact year of the construction of the church is unknown because of the lack of historical data. Considering that the grave stone of Priest Astvasatur is dated 1869 and found on the left side of the entrance, it can be supposed that the church was erect in  that year, but taking into consideration its geographical location, it has a longer history.   After the archaeological excavations in the south-western side of the church it was proved that the Elar-Darani castle belonging to the Urartu period and had once reached military…

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Artsakh Buniatyan: A popular doctor, soldier, documentalist

Abovyan is known for people having a grate role in historical and cultural life of the city and being our honorable citizens. A popular doctor, soldier, documentalist Artsakh Buniatyan moved from Abovyan to Berdzor in 1991 following his participation in Karabakh liberation movement.  He stated that Armenians should live in country liberated by severe struggle.  Currently, he lives in Berdzor with grate pleasure, yet he remembers about Abovyan very often, especially the life in regional hospital.  People tell various legends about Artsakh Buniatyan.  They say he had performed such a…

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