Barekendan- An old Armenian festival

Hrach_Techie · Feb 15, 2007, 05:05

Hrameceq, imaceq

Come and see what it's all about

FEBRUARY 18TH AT 13:00 NEAR KOMITAS STATUE IN FRONT OF THE CONSERVATORY

Come out in bright colors and all your energy for a BAREKENDAN
celebration in the streets! Wear face-paint. Bring masks. Bring noise
makers. Brings your friends and family. Let's make some NOISE!!

Barekendan is an old Armenian traditional festival that we are seeking to revive as a form of civil action by calling upon the citizens to “wake up” and become involved in social processes in Armenia. In particular, this holiday is an occasion in which traditional norms and routines are rejected and reversed. People wear masks, costumes and participate in games, performances and jokes as a way of truly expressing their opinions. In other words, it is an occasion in which people are urged not to be passive and instead alert. As Lent begins the day after Barekendan, it is the final call for people to be uninhibited in their actions prior to the start of a period of fasting.

Seeing as how the Parliamentary elections of 2007 are critical for the democratization processes in Armenia, Barekendan serves as an ideal occasion for the civil society activists to call upon their fellow dormant citizens to “wake up” and become involved. We are seeking to accomplish this goal by organizing a parade and day of festivities on February 18, 2007. On this day, we plan on dressing in costumes, offering face painting, passing out sweets and candies among other treats.

http://barekendan.tripod.com

Isabella · Feb 15, 2007, 05:31

BAREKENDAN/ ԲԱՐԵԿԷՆԴԱՆ

Hrach_Techie · Feb 15, 2007, 06:06

упс! не заметил

кста мой в хоме сидит так думаю лучше

Arth-Gwyr · Feb 15, 2007, 06:24

petq che qaghaqakan astar tal ays tonin

Feb 15, 2007, 05:05	#1
Hrach_Techie Say no to alco like Gates Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Apparently the anti-alcoholism campaign hasn't worked very well for Gates after the last Zaher party ... Posts: 16,259 Rep Power: 7 Reputation: 337	Barekendan- An old Armenian festival Hrameceq, imaceq Come and see what it's all about FEBRUARY 18TH AT 13:00 NEAR KOMITAS STATUE IN FRONT OF THE CONSERVATORY Come out in bright colors and all your energy for a BAREKENDAN celebration in the streets! Wear face-paint. Bring masks. Bring noise makers. Brings your friends and family. Let's make some NOISE!! Barekendan is an old Armenian traditional festival that we are seeking to revive as a form of civil action by calling upon the citizens to “wake up” and become involved in social processes in Armenia. In particular, this holiday is an occasion in which traditional norms and routines are rejected and reversed. People wear masks, costumes and participate in games, performances and jokes as a way of truly expressing their opinions. In other words, it is an occasion in which people are urged not to be passive and instead alert. As Lent begins the day after Barekendan, it is the final call for people to be uninhibited in their actions prior to the start of a period of fasting. Seeing as how the Parliamentary elections of 2007 are critical for the democratization processes in Armenia, Barekendan serves as an ideal occasion for the civil society activists to call upon their fellow dormant citizens to “wake up” and become involved. We are seeking to accomplish this goal by organizing a parade and day of festivities on February 18, 2007. On this day, we plan on dressing in costumes, offering face painting, passing out sweets and candies among other treats. http://barekendan.tripod.com __________________ Мадмазель, Медам, Месье! "Глория" меняет курс и направляется в Кейптаун! Кому это не нравится будет расстрелян на месте. (с) http://texneg.livejournal.com

Feb 15, 2007, 05:31	#2
Isabella Պիոներ պալատի Սիրուշ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: globe Posts: 2,277 Rep Power: 5 Reputation: 10	BAREKENDAN/ ԲԱՐԵԿԷՆԴԱՆ __________________ Есть люди, которые всегда идут в первых рядах; в случае успеха они объявляют себя вождями, в случае поражения - говорят, что их гнали вперед как заложников. (c)

Feb 15, 2007, 06:06	#3
Hrach_Techie Say no to alco like Gates Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Apparently the anti-alcoholism campaign hasn't worked very well for Gates after the last Zaher party ... Posts: 16,259 Rep Power: 7 Reputation: 337	упс! не заметил кста мой в хоме сидит так думаю лучше __________________ Мадмазель, Медам, Месье! "Глория" меняет курс и направляется в Кейптаун! Кому это не нравится будет расстрелян на месте. (с) http://texneg.livejournal.com

Feb 15, 2007, 06:24	#4
Arth-Gwyr мрачный бородач Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Антитентура Posts: 11,130 Rep Power: 5 Reputation: 315	petq che qaghaqakan astar tal ays tonin __________________ Sick and tired of being sick and tired

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