Armenian Arts & Food Festival

16/02/2022

Dear friends, here are the highlights of the Armenian Arts&Food Festival in Alexandria that took part on October 23-24, 2021. We were so happy to see you and your families at the event. Hope this video will be a great reminder of those two wonderful days that we spent with a big American Armenian community celebrating Armenian culture. See you all in October 2022!

And we would like to thank our sponsors and partners who have helped a lot to make this Festival special:
- Toufayan Bakeries
- Taraz Art Տարազ Արտ
- Mark Keshishian & Sons, Inc.
- Gabiani Design Boutique
- Silk Apron Catering
- Fincom Group USA
- Armenianmusic.am
- Armenian Assembly of America
- www.armnet.org
- www.larryissa.com
- Shushi Armenian Dance Ensemble

Video highlights of the Armenian Arts&Food Festival in Alexandria, VA, that took place on October 23-24. Celebration of Armenian culture in the United States...

28/10/2021

Armenian Arts&Food Festival would like to thank Taraz Art Տարազ Արտ - home of the unique world of ethnic design - and personally designer Lilit Melikyan, director of Teryan Cultural Center, who generously provided national costumes and dresses for the Alexandria Festival's exhibition

Photos by: @ Jeffry T. Urban

27/10/2021

Voice of America’s Armenian Service about the festival in Alexandria. Have a look) Once again thank you all for joining us!

26/10/2021

Dear friends, thank you very much for your support! We hope you enjoyed the Armenian Arts&Food Festival in Alexandria and the great atmosphere of Armenian culture in the DMV area. It was really nice to meet you all, many familiar faces and so many new people around! And we would like to thank our sponsors and partners who have helped a lot to make this Festival special:

- Toufayan Bakeries
- Taraz Art Տարազ Արտ
- Mark Keshishian & Sons, Inc.
- Gabiani Design Boutique
- Silk Apron Catering
- Fincom Group USA
- Armenianmusic.am
- Armenian Assembly of America
- www.armnet.org
- www.larryissa.com

We will post more photos and videos soon. And see you next year!

21/10/2021

Already in two days we will be hosting the Armenian Arts & Food Festival in Alexandria, VA. We are waiting to see you all during the upcoming weekend, October 23-24!

And we are very thankful to our sponsors and partners who supported the event and made the Festival happen:

- Toufayan Bakeries
- Taraz Art Տարազ Արտ
- Mark Keshishian & Sons, Inc.
- Tonys BBQ
- Gabiani Design Boutique
- Silk Apron Catering
- Fincom Group USA
- www.Armenianmusic.am
- LMI Design www.larryissa.com
- Armenian Network of America www.armnet.org
- Armenian Assembly of America
Please sign up for the Festival's page if you haven't done it yet and share the upcoming event among your friends

15/10/2021

Shushi's 30th ANNIVERSARY SEASON will kick off with a trip to Alexandria, Virginia for 2 PERFORMANCES at the Armenian Arts & Food Festival on Saturday and Sunday, October 23rd & 24th. Please share this with your friends & family in Virginia and DC area!
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13/10/2021

Dear friends, as we approach the Armenian Arts & Food Festival we are happy to share with you the schedule for the musicians and dance ensembles on both days. You can find out more about them in our recent posts introducing the participants and on our website.

Saturday, October 23
2 pm - Festival starts
2.30 - Kevork Artinian Entertainment
3.15 - Gevorg Chakmanyan
4.00 - Kevork Artinian Entertainment
4.30 - Shushi Dance Ensemble
5.00 - Marc 2Ray
5.30 - Gevorg Chakmanyan

Sunday, October 24
11 am - Festival starts
12.00 - Gevorg Chakmanyan
12.30 - Kevork Artinian Entertainment
2.30 - Shushi Dance Ensemble
3.30 - Kevork Artinian Entertainment
4.00 - Gevorg Chakmanyan
4.30 - Marc 2Ray
5.00 - Kevork Artinian Entertainment
5.30 - Gevorg Chakmanyan

Don’t miss the opportunity to see the performers and enjoy Armenian culture at its best in Alexandria, VA, October 23-24, at the Market Square of historic Old Town! There will be plenty of delicious Armenian food during the whole weekend as well as crafts and activities for kids

Please sign up for the Festival's page to get all notifications and share the upcoming event among your friends

11/10/2021

Dear friends, only two weeks left before the Armenian Arts&Food Festival in Alexandria, October 23-24, and we continue to introduce the performers.
Singer Kevork Artinian has won multiple awards throughout the years and travelled around the world. He has always surrounded himself by great musicians who share the same values and high standards. Kevork’s humble character touches the heart of everyone who meets him. Kevork Artinian specializes in providing a unique interpretation and blend of Armenian contemporary, traditional and “jhoghovoortagan” repertoire.
Kevork Artinian Entertainment is thrilled to join the Armenian Arts&Food Festival and will perform both on Saturday and Sunday. Don’t miss the opportunity to see him!

05/10/2021

Dear friends, during the upcoming weeks before the Armenian Arts&Food Festival in Alexandria, October 23-24, we are introducing the performers. Marc 2Ray is a Hip Hop artist, educator, and activist. With his liniage coming from Armenian Genocide survivors and Holocaust rescuers, Marc was inspired to create songs that not only entertain, but educate and empower - what he calls "Hip Hop with a message". His song “1915”, most notably, has been performed in Times Square, outside the White House and at the March For Justice in Los Angeles. Marc 2Ray will perform on both days of the Alexandria Festival. Don’t miss the opportunity to see him!

01/10/2021

Dear friends, during the upcoming week before the Armenian Arts&Food Festival in Alexandria, October 23-24, we will be introducing the performers. And we start today with the Shushi Armenian Dance Ensemble. Under the auspices of the Saint Vartan Cathedral in New York City, the Shushi Armenian Dance Ensemble came into existence in 1992 as a small, young cultural group that wanted to familiarize the community with Armenian history, culture and traditions. The group is named after the ancient capital city of Artsakh. Artistic director and choreographer of the Shushi Ensemble, Seta Paskalian-Kantardjian, is a recipient of the Komitas medal in recognition of her contributions to the cultural and educational life of the Armenian community in New York/New Jersey. The Shushi Armenian Dance Ensemble will perform on both days of the Alexandria Festival. Don’t miss the opportunity to see the group!

23/09/2021

Just 1 month left before the 2021 Armenian Arts & Food Festival in Alexandria, VA, October 23-24. We are waiting for you all to join and are planning an eventful program full of music and dance performances, including Kevork Artinian Entertainment, Shushi Armenian Dance Ensemble, Gevorg Chakmanyan, Marc 2Ray, and others. And, of course, plenty of delicious Armenian food during the whole weekend as well as crafts and activities for kids. Welcome to the Market Square of Alexandria's historic Old Town and enjoy Armenian culture at its best! Sign up for the Festival's page to get all notifications and please share the upcoming event among your friends

24/08/2021

Dear friends, we are happy to finally share with you the upcoming event's details - 2021 Armenian Arts & Food Festival will take place in Alexandria, VA, October 23-24!
Market Square of the historic Old Town of Alexandria is going to welcome you and your friends as well as all admirers of Armenian culture with sounds of live music, amazing dance performances and, of course, plenty of delicious Armenian food during the whole weekend.
For more information visit the Festival's website ArmFestDC.com or email us: [email protected]
And please share this post within your community. You can also join the 2021 Armenian Arts & Food Festival as volunteers, vendors and sponsors