The participants of the 6th stage of ₺Ari Tun″ program implemented by the RA Ministry of Diaspora visited Sardarapat Memorial Complex, the Etchmiadzin Cathedral, and shared their impressions with us.

Mariam Sargsyan, 13 years old, Slovakia  

– I am 13 years old and have been to Armenia – my adorable Homeland – for 12 times; however, I participate in this program for the first time. When opportunity offers, I visit Armenia with my family to slake our yearning for our Armenian landscape, soul and water.

I love Armenia very much also because all our relatives live here; only we live outside the country. It is a pleasure to hear everywhere talks in Armenian language; the Armenian language is a marvelous music for me. Unfortunately, in Slovakia I hear the Armenian tongue only in my family.

I would love to come and live here, in my paternal home, in the  Homeland; I’ll definitely come back when I grow up.

Yeva Isakhanyan, Austria   

-Every year I visit Armenia, but this my first participation in this wonderful program. I am amazed by the marvel of Tatev Monastery Complex.  From the cable road the view of the landscape is fascinating. I have been here with my grandma and grandpa.

Thanks to this program I got to know Armenia more closely, as well as I acquired new friends. I have many friends also in our neighborhood.  You are asking which site I loved it more… I cannot distinguish any of those sites, as I am amazed by all the attraction sites, historical-cultural monuments.

– Ara Mkrtchyan, 11 years old, Australia  

-This is my second visit to Armenia; I love very much our beautiful Armenia.

This is my first visit to Sardarapat. It was interesting how they were telling about our ancestors, the bravery of our grandfathers; I had a feeling of pride when being told about all that. We saw various ancient items; a fantasy world unveiled for me.

In Vienna I attend an Armenian school, where I learn my Armenian language with love and try to get to know everything about my Homeland. I am proud of being an Armenian and am very happy of having Homeland, where I can come any time, and where, I am sure, I will be received warmly.

 Meline Hovhannisyan