THE LEGEND OF WARM MEETINGS
Many years ago Old Yerevan was nestled on the spot where today's Northern Avenue is perched. The Old City is long gone; the New City has erased all of its remains. In the same way, the story of one family could have been...
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THE LEGEND OF WARM MEETINGS
Many years ago Old Yerevan was nestled on the spot where today's Northern Avenue is perched. The Old City is long gone; the New City has erased all of its remains. In the same way, the story of one family could have been irrevocably erased, if not for this instance. Let's travel back to the end of the 19th century. In the house of Ashug Gevorgyan joyful and warm atmosphere reigned in preparation with the reunion of all friends and relatives around the festive table for Christmas Eve celebrations. In those days, life was very turbulent, that's why such gatherings in the circle of family helped temporarily hide from the hustle and bustle of life. After dinner, for which special traditional Christmas dishes were prepared, Ashug, following the traditions of his house, took out a kamancha and played the national tunes that were so warm and familiar to everyone. Friends joined him - some started playing on tar, some on kanun, some started singing - and the evenin
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