Armenia 🇦🇲
@armenia
Official @X account of the Republic of #Armenia
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✨Dive into the serene beauty of #Dilijan , known as Armenia's 'Little Switzerland' 🇦🇲
Famous for its crisp mountain air, breathtaking landscapes, and refreshing mineral water, Dilijan is a true haven for nature lovers.
#exploreArmenia #exploreTavush
🌲 Embark on a journey through the lush forests and meandering trails.
✨This picturesque gem in #Dilijan National Park, Gosh Lake, is named after medieval scientist & public figure Mkhitar #Gosh , founder of Monastery complex #Gosh avank.
#exploreTavush #exploreArmenia
🕯️OTD, April 24, Armenians around the world commemorate 109th anniversary of 1915 #ArmenianGenocide . Resulting in mass deportations, forced marches, atrocities, tortures, deaths of ~1.5 million Armenians, it will never be forgotten🙏🏻We bow our heads in memory of innocent victims.
🏆⚽Congratulations to Henrikh Mkhitaryan on becoming Champion of Italy w/«Inter»! He became the first & only Armenian player to win Scudetto.🇦🇲🙌🇮🇹
🔵⚫️Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s Inter Milan clinched the historical Serie A title with a 2-1 victory! Congratulations to the team and fans!
Located in #Armenia ’s #Tavush region, medieval #Haghartsin Monastery is testament to centuries of religious & cultural heritage of 🇦🇲.Built in 10 century, it holds special significance, w/enchanted tree where prayers are believed to come true. 🌳💭
#exploreArmenia #exploreTavush
🎥🇦🇲Today we celebrate #ArmenianCinemaDay ! Let's recall two monumental films: 'NAMUS' - groundbreaking silent drama, filmed in 1925 by the pioneer of Armenian cinema Hamo Beknazaryan & 'PEPO' (1935) - first Armenian sound film.
📸From the collection of Museum of Literature & Art
🌿Today, walking along the streets of #Armenia ,you can see people w/wreaths on their heads &willow branches in their hands. This means that🇦🇲celebrates #PalmSunday , #Tsakhkazard .
This day commemorates Jesus Christ's entry into Jerusalem, greeted w/flowers, palm,& olive branches.
🛁Bath protocol of Alexandropol, today’s #Gyumri , was a grand ceremony. Men & women had their separate halls, each indulging in their own rituals. Women prepared gata & other #Armenia |n desserts. It was about celebrating, sharing stories & singing.
#exploreArmenia #exploreShirak