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Sport and Recreation in Armenia

Armenia is one of the luckiest&nbsp; few countries in the world that has&nbsp; all major Covid -19 prevention procedures and Vaccines available for its citizens and visitors , AstraZeneca, Sanofi/GSK, Pfizer/Biotech, Novavax,Moderna ,Sputnik,&nbsp; etc. are all available. &nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://api.studyinarmenia.org/storage/editor/6173f34e7e376.covid.jpeg"></figure>All persons above the age of 18 can get vaccinated against COVID-19 free of charge at any polyclinic regardless of their address of registration. Vaccinations are free of charge for foreign citizens as well.Foreigners who do not have Armenian resident permits and who are just visiting the country have been able to get vaccinated at Vaccine hotspots&nbsp; around the city ,polyclinics, laboratories, mobile set up clinics in shopping malls and two major streets in downtown Yerevan. Each of those sites are&nbsp; allowed to inoculate not more than 50 foreign visitors a day.The Armenian Tourism Committee has announced that&nbsp; more than 100,000 people from Iran,India,Russia etc have visited&nbsp; the country since June 2021&nbsp; just to get their hands on their preferred&nbsp; Covid - 19 vaccine. Since most countries&nbsp; have their&nbsp; regulatory problems with either one or the other of the vaccines, this has made the Republic of&nbsp; Armenia a medical tourism hotspot in this season without any hassles.The Armenian government has promised that all tourists can be vaccinated here."We didn't have any special plans to develop vaccine tourism, it happened accidentally," said Alfred Kocharyan, deputy head of the Armenian Tourism Committee, adding that people were also coming from neighbouring countries&nbsp; to get free shots.As of July 15, foreigners can be inoculated in Armenia with any of the vaccines and must spend 10 days in the country before becoming eligible.If you are interested in having the best possible medical care and you are in need of&nbsp; options on Covid -19 prevention, book for your trip to Armenia !!&nbsp; “Get Vaccinated and Prevent COVID-19”

Visit Armenia, Get Vaccinated and Prevent Covid-19

From Urartian burnished wine jugs to Kochar’s Painting in Space and Kond’s street art, Armenian art is majestic and vital, representing a nation that went through war and peace, repressions and revival.<figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://api.studyinarmenia.org/storage/editor/6019a83235615.Group 863.jpg"></figure>The exhibitions at the museums, galleries, and famous Vernissage in Armenia celebrate the Armenian culture's long-lasting legacy and diversity. Colorful and impressive, these collections include manuscripts, textiles, khachkars (cross stones), ceramics and jewellery that mainly attest a Christian world.<h3>Illuminated Manuscripts</h3>The Matenadaran, Institute of Ancient Manuscripts in Yerevan will impress you with an unmatched collection of ancient books and manuscripts. Today, it houses about 20 000<a href="https://www.facebook.com/agbu.org/videos/10155916388297728/?v=10155916388297728" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> illuminated manuscripts</a>. These are handwritten books with painted miniatures and ornaments usually containing precious metals such as gold or silver. The pages were made from the skin of animals, usually calf, sheep, or goat. The Matenadaran's most ancient manuscript is Vehamor Gospel (Our Lady's Evangelium) that dates back to the 8th century.<h4>Msho Charentir</h4>The Matenadaran's greatest treasure is the giant book, Msho Charentir that was created between 1200 and 1203. Mush's Homilies in English, it is the largest manuscript in this series, 55.5 cm wide and 70 cm long, weighing 28 kg.<blockquote>It was kept in Arakelots Monastery, present-day eastern Turkey until 1915. During the Armenian Genocide, two Armenian women saved the manuscript by dividing it into two parts and bringing to Eastern Armenia. It is rich in miniatures whose colors are vibrant as if the ornaments were newly painted.</blockquote><h3>Carpets and rugs</h3>Once saw, always loved.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FE2JKOh29c" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Armenian carpets and rugs</a> hold centuries-long traditions, values and stories that have been passed down from generation to generation.It is difficult to imagine a traditional Armenian home without carpets. Before and now, Armenian carpets are made of high-quality wool and dyed with natural colors (flowers and vordan karmir, a carmine dye from a scale insect). Each region and province has its specific style, design and diverse ornaments that mostly depict the tree of life, flowers, birds and horses.<h4>The world’s oldest rug</h4><blockquote>The oldest surviving knotted carpet is the<a href="https://www.wallswithstories.com/uncategorized/the-pazyryk-carpet-the-story-behind-the-oldest-rug-in-the-world.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Pazyryk rug</a>, incredibly excavated in Siberian frozen tombs and now exhibited at the Hermitage, St. Petersburg, Russia. It dates from the 5th to 3rd century BC. Many experts find this square tufted carpet, almost completely intact, to be of distinctly Armenian origin.</blockquote>If you want to take a piece of Armenia home, you can buy a carpet or rug at<a href="https://www.megeriancarpet.am/index.php?route=common/home" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Megerian Carpets</a> or Vernissage, an open-air market in Yerevan. Megerian Carpets offers a unique opportunity to explore the history of Armenian carpet weaving, cuisine and music.<h3>Taraz – Armenian folk costume</h3>Like carpets and rugs, Armenian traditional dresses mirror the vivid and warm colors of Armenia’s nature and symbols and values locals have cherished for centuries.Though these dresses are no longer worn in Armenia, you can visit Vernissage,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Teryan.cultural.centre/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Teryan Cultural Center</a> and<a href="http://www.marashlyan.am/en/main/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Photo Atelier Marashlyan</a> to discover the story behind garments and jewellery. There are many variations of a folk costume on the basic styles depending on the area, class identity and fashion. You might even know the marital status of a person by the dress and accessories they wore. A married woman used to wear a ‘tower’, head accessory that was more intricate and covered half her forehead. The first basic materials were wool and cotton, while the majority of the accessories were made of silver.<h3>Armenian artists</h3>Armenian contemporary art often has elements from the illumination of medieval religious manuscripts. Diverse in genres and concepts, these artworks reflect the bright spirit of Armenians and captivating scenery they live and thrive in.To make the most of your time in Armenia, make sure you visit the<a href="http://www.gallery.am/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> National Gallery of Armenia</a>, and multiple museums that showcase works by Armenian and foreign artists. Here is a short list of artists you should get to know better during your stay in Armenia:<ol><li>Vardges Sureniants is officially deemed the founder of historical Armenian painting. His paintings' key themes include Armenian legends and myths, fascinating historical events, characters, and fairy tales.</li><li>Martiros Saryan is one of the notable Armenian painters ever. His masterpieces depict Armenia and its nature with a most vibrant palette.</li><li>Minas Avetisyan’s canvases and frescoes will immerse you into the rural life of Armenians, depicting the true Armenian spirit and charm – colorful, warm and peaceful.</li><li>Arshil Gorky, along with Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Willem de Kooning and others is regarded as one of the influential leaders of abstract expressionism.</li><li>Ervand Kochar is a founder of the Painting in Space art movement that combines all the possibilities of painting, graphic and sculpture.</li></ol>Apart from the National Gallery,<a href="https://www.sarian.am/index_eng.html"> Saryan’s</a> and<a href="http://kochar.am/"> Kochar’s</a> museums,<a href="http://parajanovmuseum.am/en/"> Sergei Parajanov Museum</a>, Modern Art Museum and several others, Yerevan is home to a unique collection of modern art exhibited at the<a href="https://www.cmf.am/"> Cafesjian Center for the Arts</a>. The center brings together an impressive variety of artworks by such renowned contemporary artists as Botero, Libenský and Brychtová, Chihuly, Khanjian and others.

Arts and Crafts in Armenia

In recent years Armenia has vigorously accepted the prospects and possibilities of the digital age. Armenia’s intellectual potential puts the country in a prime position to achieve a global tech hub status. TUMO Center for Creative Technologies is a key step in these efforts to integrate state-of-the-art technology with local cultural values to provide free education to young people.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://api.studyinarmenia.org/storage/editor/6019b09fb0319.Group 906 (4).jpg"></figure>&nbsp;<h3>It all started with a dream</h3>Established in Yerevan in 2011, TUMO Center for Creative Technologies is a non-profit initiative of Sam and Sylva Simonian, a Lebanese Armenian couple who now live in the United States and work in the field of information technology. The Simonians aimed to educate Armenian teens and empower them with 21st-century skills.The center got its name from Tumanyan Park (named after Hovhannes Tumanyan, a prominent Armenian poet) where it is located.<blockquote>The winning formula for non-school education used by TUMO is now exported. The first two international centers opened in Paris and Beirut in 2018, with new centers expected to open in Tirana, Berlin, Tokyo, and Kyiv soon.</blockquote>Today, TUMO has centers in Yerevan, Gyumri, Dilijan, and Stepanakert, with the team planning to add two new locations in the village of Koghb and Masis.<h3>Unrivaled learning experiences</h3>TUMO's teaching approach is highly innovative: it merges tech and art, delivering independent learning activities (e-learning), hands-on workshops, and project labs. From graphic design to animation, film production and game development to programming and 3D modeling, TUMO's curriculum includes 14 major specializations for school-age children. Students develop a variety of transferable skills ranging from creative thinking, teamwork to empathy, and effective communication.Find out more about Computer Science and Information Technology Degree Programs in Armenia.Around 19,000 students currently attend TUMO centers. They have had several opportunities to engage in workshops led by Armenian and foreign experts and business representatives.&nbsp;&nbsp;Celebrities and politicians also like to visit TUMO when they are in Yerevan.&nbsp; Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, Angela Merkel, Serj Tankian, Goran Bregovic, Charles Aznavour, John Malkovich, and others have been TUMO’s guests. Many delivered master classes and lectures sharing insights on technology and art with students.&nbsp;

TUMO Center: Local Hub, Global Impact

<a href="https://uwcdilijan.org/">UWC Dilijan</a> is 14th among the UWC movement's 18 schools and colleges. A group of investors and entrepreneurs with a shared vision founded the school in 2014, welcoming young people from diverse geographies, cultures and history backgrounds. Now these young people live, study and grow together in the beautiful Dilijan forest on the northeast tip of Armenia.<figure class="image"><img src="https://api.studyinarmenia.org/storage/editor/6019b3180450d.Group 879.jpg"></figure><h3>UWC Dilijan brings cultures together</h3>Today, UWC Dilijan is a two-year pre-university school with a community of over 230 students and 400 graduates from 105 countries, 80 staff members and 40 teachers from 15 countries. The school and students have easily got involved in the community and continue to have significant influence in the Tavush region and throughout Armenia.<blockquote>Aligned with the UWC Mission: “To make education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future,” UWC Dilijan teaches the International Baccalaureate Diploma, one of the most recognized and respected high-school diplomas in the world.</blockquote>Its admissions policy strives to make UWC Dilijan affordable because they want to bring the brilliant students to the school regardless of their financial circumstances.Learn more about bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in Armenia.The faculty includes about 40 experts from 15 nations. This is the cornerstone of the school - education that does not recognize nationality or religion.<blockquote>Four generations of alumni from 2016 to 2019 many of whom continue their education at leading universities worldwide – Princeton, Yale, Harvard, Columbia, UCL, Duke, Berkeley, McGill, University of Edinburgh, Minerva School at KGI and more.</blockquote>UWC Dilijan offers students the opportunity to embrace a whole education — robust learning experiences including curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities that help them develop their strengths and reach their potential.<h3>Dilijan is transforming &nbsp;</h3>Dilijan is transforming into an educational and cultural hub in Armenia, where UWC Dilijan has played a crucial role in empowering locals to start their family businesses and contribute to the economic development of the city.Designed with the spirit of creativity and use of the top-notch technology, the UWC Dilijan building has educational and leisure facilities, labs, and separate residential buildings. Tourist companies have added the school to their itineraries, bringing tourists from around the world to enjoy the city’s untouched beauty and lush green surroundings.Dilijan is a truly amazing place to visit. If you want to know what you can see and do there, check this<a href="https://theculturetrip.com/europe/armenia/articles/the-best-things-to-do-in-dilijan-armenia/"> post</a>.&nbsp;

UWC Dilijan: International School in Armenia

Armenia has hosted several major events that have brought together tens of thousands of participants from across the globe.<figure class="image"><img src="https://api.studyinarmenia.org/storage/editor/6019b5090fe35.Group 883.jpg"></figure>&nbsp;<h3>WCIT 2019 and World's First AI Concert</h3>Top technology and business leaders from around the world ascended in Yerevan, Armenia for the 23rd World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT 2019) on October 6-9, 2019.Focused on the Power of Decentralization: Promise and Peril, this year’s<a href="https://wcit2019.org/"> conference</a> became one of the most comprehensive discussions on technology and its impact on society in the 40-year history of the WCIT, said Yvonne Chiu, Head of WITSA, organizer of WCIT series.<blockquote>Kim Kardashian, Alex Chung, GIPHY CEO, Gary Vaynerchuk, Alexis Ohanian, Founder of Reddit, and IBM, Pixar, Yandex, Ericsson and Boston Consulting Group delegates how tech is changing the environment and our lives, both for the better or the worse.</blockquote>WCIT 2019 included panel sessions on governance, economy and security, democracy, support for creative tech startups and the problems of 'increased' humanity. Arkady Volozh, Yandex Founder and CEO, shared thoughts about the future of transport in mega-cities and drones. Kim Kardashian spoke about her SKIMS lingerie brand and her hopes to move the production to Armenia.Find out more about Engineering and Technology Degree Programs in Armenia.The event opened with the<a href="https://wcit2019.org/news/wcit-2019-held-historic-opening-concert-in-republic-square"> World’s first AI concert</a> on Sunday evening at Yerevan's landmark Republic Square. The orchestra, which included over 100 musicians from all 15 countries that have hosted WCIT during its 40-year history, played under the tutelage of renowned Armenian maestro Sergey Smbatyan. The musicians played classical music composed in real-time by AI technology, derived from the musical DNA of all the 15 countries. A set by the electronic music pioneer Armin Van Buuren completed the show.<h3>Francophonie Congress 2018</h3>A full-fledged member of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) since 2008, Armenia was one of the first non-francophone countries to be granted such an honour as hosting a Francophonie Summit.The 17th international summit gathered the French-speaking community in Yerevan on October 07-12, 2018 though there are just around 10,000 French-speakers among Armenia’s three million population.<blockquote>The two-day meeting attracted 100 delegations from OIF states and governments, including French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.</blockquote>The delegations included representatives from Belgium, Switzerland, Haiti, Niger, Mali, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Togo, Benin, Gabon, Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, Ecuador, and the Central African Republic and many other countries. In his speech, French President Emanuel Macron thanked the Prime Minister of Armenia adding: "You know how deep your country is in the hearts of the French. In the souls of the French people in Paris, Marseilles, Lyon or elsewhere, the word Armenia evokes very delicate and touching feelings."Now Armenia chairs the summit before the 18th Francophonie Summit is held in Tunis, Tunisia, in 2020, marking the 50th anniversary of the International Francophonie Organization.

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