Alexandria Armenian Festival

10/16/2021

Dear friends, as we approach the Armenian Arts & Food Festival we are happy to share with you the schedule for the musicians and dance ensembles on both days. You can find out more about them in our recent posts introducing the participants and on our website.

Saturday, October 23
2 pm - Festival starts
2.30 - Kevork Artinian Entertainment
3.15 - Gevorg Chakmanyan
4.00 - Kevork Artinian Entertainment
4.30 - Shushi Dance Ensemble
5.00 - Marc 2Ray
5.30 - Gevorg Chakmanyan

Sunday, October 24
11 am - Festival starts
12.00 - Gevorg Chakmanyan
12.30 - Kevork Artinian Entertainment
2.30 - Shushi Dance Ensemble
3.30 - Kevork Artinian Entertainment
4.00 - Gevorg Chakmanyan
4.30 - Marc 2Ray
5.00 - Kevork Artinian Entertainment
5.30 - Gevorg Chakmanyan

Don’t miss the opportunity to see the performers and enjoy Armenian culture at its best in Alexandria, VA, October 23-24, at the Market Square of historic Old Town! There will be plenty of delicious Armenian food during the whole weekend as well as crafts and activities for kids

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04/12/2019

Recently the Armenian Network of America - Washington Region Chapter was approached by local community members who learned about the story of Mary located in Kapan, Armenia. With the spirit and desire to help in their efforts, we have taken steps to begin this fundraising page to assist. Please share and donate if able in any amount you are able. Thank you in advance for your help!

Recently the Armenian Network of America - Washington Region Chapter was approached by local community members who learned about the story of Mary located in Kapan, Armenia. With the spirit and desire to help in their efforts, we have taken steps to begin this fundraising page to assist. Once th...

04/27/2018

https://festival.si.edu/blog/dancing-armenian-anatolia-caucasus-and-beyond

Through dance we nurture our Armenian identity, connecting communities around the world.

03/27/2018

Show your support for the historic project developing in Glendale. Join us as we build a center for culture, education, and empowerment! Add your name today!

02/26/2018

Nestled at the crossroads of Asia and Europe, Armenia is a small yet resilient country.

01/07/2018

Carolyn Rapkievian teaches Armenian folk dances

10/11/2017

https://folklife.si.edu/news-and-events/armenian-food-and-craft-highlighted-at-2018-folklife-festival

The 2018 Festival, which runs from June 27 to July 1 and July 4 to 8, will feature hundreds of artisans, designers, musicians, and cooks.

12/04/2015

October 26, 2015 By Danielle Saroyan Armenian Agenda Associate Editor On Saturday, October 24, over 500 people attended the City of Alexandria’s Inaugural International Festival, which featured a...

09/08/2015

ATTENTION: MARK YOUR CALENDARS ******************************** The Alexandria International Festival will have its first Annual event on October 24, 2015 and Armenians will be a part of this special outdoor/tent event right on the waterfront in Old Towne Alexandria! Alexandria loves the Armenians and the 21 years of our Festival that we have held there at market square. Its now time to turn the tide and shake it up with some flavor!!! **********Stay Tuned for more information and please reach out to me if you are interested in participating in any capacity , as a vendor, musician, artist, Author, filmmaker,dancer, etc... Its a great opportunity to showcase our heritage and culture with the best foot forward, as quality will be very important for the city of Alexandria when it comes to events like this! I know we will do great and we will continue to intrigue and keep the attention of Alexandria as it has been our Gyumri Sister City for over 23 years now!!!!! THANK YOU! http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=11276

The City will partner with various groups to present a festival featuring foods, vendors and entertainment from different countries.

06/07/2015

Arara is a tour operator in the Caucasus and Central Asia, which has been working in the tourist market since 2012

04/18/2015

Video for the composition “100 Years” co-composed by Serj Tankian and John Psathas. The video is a somber commemoration to honor the Armenian, Greek and Assyrian victims of the first genocide of the 20th century.