Download - Armenian church feasts BAREKENDAN
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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