In March 2 in Armenia one of the Apostolic Church feasts “Barekendan” is celebrated

The word Barekendan means “good living” or “good life”, as we are called to live cheerfully, joyfully, and to be happy in preceding fasting periods.

On Barekendan's days, the angel’s words addressed to the prophet Elijah are fulfilled: “Arise and eat, otherwise the journey will be too great for you” (1 Kings 19:7).

The Armenian Church thus allows his faithfuls to organize games, festivals, carnivals and large, plentiful meals to celebrate the feast, as it is followed the period of fasting and abstinence.

Our school also celebrated the joyous feast.

THE STUDENTS DECORATED SCHOOL YARD FRUIT TREES, IN ORDER TO BE PLENTEOUS YEAR.

And selves entertained everyone

The student wore old Armenian tarazs

Here is feast symbol the “Barekendan”

The students danced happily roundelay around him.

Each class decorated a festive table.

Traditional dishes, sweets, drinks are laid in the tables

Traditional dishes, sweets, drinks are laid in the tables

• Traditional dishes, sweets, drinks are laid in the tables

The king of the “Barekendan’s” dishes is “Ghapama” made of

pumpkin

A variety of salads, dolma, wheat cakes, yogurt soup were also prepared.

The children feasted Armenian wine, dried fruits drinks, and other national tasty dishes to the guests.

Each class had prepared one of the Armenian traditions, games, songs and

dances.

Each class had prepared one of the Armenian traditions, games, songs and

dances.

Thank you for attention

From Vanadzor N 16 primary school-Armenia

Manush Arzumanyan

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