An event dedicated to national dances was held in the village of Artsvaberd, where participants presented some of our most ancient and beloved dances. In addition to the dance performances, the folk tale “The Death of Kikos” was staged, adding a new dimension and depth to the event.

Author: Hayk Dombyan.

On August 30, at 17:51, the Crisis Management Center of the Tavush Regional Rescue Department received an alert that a car was on fire in the yard of a house on 5th Street in the village of Achajur. No casualties were reported.

A firefighting-rescue crew from the Ministry of Internal Affairs Rescue Service’s regional department was dispatched to the scene.

The fire was contained at 18:19 and extinguished at 18:23. A “UAZ” vehicle was destroyed by the fire.

On August 24, at 20:24, as a result of measures taken following a report received by the Ijevan division of Community Police, it was revealed that two brothers, aged 22 and 21, residents of Azatamut village, disturbed public order by shouting insults from a car directed at a 15-year-old fellow villager. Afterwards, the teenager’s two brothers joined in, and the sides exchanged mutual insults. One of the parties also threw stones in the direction of the other, disturbing the peace of the community.

A criminal case has been initiated, within the framework of which the 21-year-old participant was arrested and taken to a detention facility.

Notice: A person suspected or accused of an alleged crime is considered innocent until proven guilty in accordance with the procedure established by the Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Armenia, by a court judgment that has entered into legal force.

On August 27, at 00:33 local time (20:33 GMT on August 26), the Seismological Network of the Territorial Service for Seismic Protection of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia recorded an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 km, with geographic coordinates of 42.52°N latitude and 48.20°E longitude, 75 km southeast of the city of Makhachkala in the Russian Federation. The information was reported by the Rescue Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

In the epicentral zone, the underground shock reached a strength of 7–8 on the intensity scale. The earthquake was felt in several communities of Tavush Province with an intensity of 2–3.

On August 26, at 02:22 an emergency call was received to Tavush Regional Crisis Management Center that a car had been on fire in Paravakar village.

One fire unit from the Fire and Rescue Squad of Regional Rescue Department and one fire unit from Paravakar Fire and Rescue Group of Fire and Rescue Squad of Taush Preservation of Special Objects of Collective Center of Civil Defense Forces of Civil Protection Department of the Rescue Service of the MIA of RA dispatched to the scene.

It turned out that the fire had broken out in a “Mercedes-Benz” car parked in the yard of a house on 12th Street of Paravakar village.

The fire was isolated at 03:10 and extinguished at 03:35. The car was burnt. The firefighters prevented the fire from spreading to the nearby house.

The “The tale of my home in Tavush” contest continues, aiming to preserve and promote our precious dialect, traditions, and stories.

This time, 6th graders of Gandzakar Secondary School participated as the “Akunk” group. They composed riddles in dialect and decorated them with illustrated drawings. The children’s creations are interwoven with the colors of nature, the scent of the soil, the warmth of the sun, and their big dreams.

Through their work, the group members convey their love for their native dialect and their village.

The contest goes on, with students from Tavush schools revealing the history and beauty of their native villages through their works.

Dear Tavush schoolchild,
Tell the world about your village, present its history, showcase its wonderful nature and the amazing people living there—take part in the “The tale of my home in Tavush” contest.

On August 25, at 00:11 a.m., an emergency call was received at the Tavush Regional Crisis Management Center, reporting that a car was on fire on 4th Street in the village of Berdavan, Tavush Province.

A firefighting-rescue unit from the regional rescue department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Rescue Service was dispatched to the scene.

The fire was contained at 00:37 a.m. and extinguished at 00:47 a.m. A “VAZ” car was burned. No casualties were reported.

For the 13th time, the Zurna festival entitled “Good morning, Aygedzor” took place in Aygedzor village. This tradition for years has brought together the residents of Aygedzor and the surrounding villages; moreover, it also has an important mission – from the perspective of preserving the spirit of Armenian national music and passing it on to future generations.

The mountains and gorges of Aygedzor were once again filled with the proud sounds of the Armenian zurna; for a moment the music connected the past and the present, reminding about our identity and cultural heritage.

The festival became a celebration of unity, where people gathered not only to rejoice but also, through their participation, to reaffirm that national culture remains alive as long as it is passed on with love and faith.

Author – Anahit Makyan, Tavush Media correspondent from Berd community.

Dozens of young people gathered from different regions of Armenia and Javakhk are these days sharing together the most interesting episodes of their summer memories. They are participating in the five-day “Project Camp” of the “Children in the Regions” organization, which has brought together active and initiative teenagers aged 14–18. One of the camp days was entirely held in Dilijan, in the area of the “Green Rock” Foundation; the foundation has joined the initiative as a partner.

“We have hosted the youth of the ‘Children of the Regions in the Regions’ organization. I am glad to conduct for them an interesting and interactive class on the topics of resource allocation, project planning, and assessment of priorities. For the foundation, the discovery of talents is important, and we make many investments directed at the development and activation of young people. By educating and developing the youth, we want to help them to become builders of a sustainable and good future,” noted Katya Bredikhina, director of the “Green Rock” Foundation and head of the “Apicius Armenia” project.

The agenda of the camp is multifaceted. In the mornings – thematic discussions and value-based conversations, and after noon the participants delve into project work, trying in small groups to develop solutions for existing problems.

After the end of the classes begins the time of team games and active recreation – with hiking, horse riding, and direct interaction with nature. By the end of the camp, the participants will be ready to present six community projects, which are to be implemented precisely in the regions – with the ideas of the children and their direct participation.