Vardavar

Vardavar is a festival in Armenia where people throw water at each other. It is celebrated 98 days (14 weeks) after Easter.

The celebrations related to the religious observance of Astghik were initially called "Vartavar" because Armenians used to offer her roses as a symbol of celebration. The word "vart" means "rose" in Armenian, and "var" means "rise". The event was traditionally celebrated during the harvest season.

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Category:Festivals in Armenia
Category:Armenian culture