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The MartMariam festival in Arzani-Armenia
20 August 2026

The MartMariam festival in Arzani-Armenia

SBS Assyrian

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Madleine Ishaiova from Moscow spoke to SBS Assyrian about the annual Festival of St Mary, which has been celebrated every August for almost two centuries in the villages of Arzani and Devin in Armenia. Madleine says the festival is becoming increasingly popular, attracting visitors from across Russia, Armenia and other parts of the world who come to experience and participate in this long-standing tradition.