ASCENSION DAY IN ARMENIAN PROVINCES

Culture holds a central role in the development agenda of every nation. It is a combination of shared attitudes, values, goals and practices. Culture and creativity manifest themselves in almost all economic, social and other activities. Small geographically - Armenia is well known by the plurality and richness of its culture. The mandate of the Culture department revolves around the functions like preservation and conservation of our cultural heritage and promotion of all forms of art and culture, both tangible and intangible. One of the projects implemented in the scope of the works of the department was organization of Jangulum in Dvin, Qakhtsrashen and Aygezard villages. The holiday was organized in cooperation with Kean NGO, as well as the support of the local communities. This was the first one in the chain of projects aimed towards the revivial, preservance and popularization of Armenian traditional holidays. To support the work of the department TIRATON cultural-educational NGO has been established.