Vardavar: The Day Everyone Gets Wet

If you visit Armenia in July, be warned: you will get wet.

Vardavar is a festival where everyone throws water on everyone.

Grandmas, policemen, strangers — no one is safe.

It is chaotic, joyful, and completely unique.

Pagan Roots, Christian Meaning 🌹

It started as a pagan festival for Astghik, the goddess of water and love.

Now it celebrates the Transfiguration of Christ.

It shows how Armenia blends its ancient past with its Christian present seamlessly.

The Great Equalizer ⚖️

Water washes away social status.

On Vardavar, everyone is equal.

Language is also a great equalizer.

When you speak Armenian, you are on the same level as every other speaker, sharing a common bond.

Pure Joy 😂

You cannot be angry on Vardavar.

You have to laugh.

It teaches us not to take ourselves too seriously.

Have fun with your language learning! Laugh at your mistakes.

Jump In 🌊

Don’t stand on the sidelines.

Join the splash.

Join the conversation.

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