May 19, 2013
On our first day of excursions, we went to Vakharshapat (now Echmiadzin). In 4th century King Yervand was founder of Echmiadzin. We went to Mayr Tajar. Mayr Tajar was built in 301-303 B C. It felt so good when we prayed and lit the candles. Local newscasters interviewed us. After visiting the Mayr Tajar we went to the Cultural school of Echmiadzin where we saw lots of Armenian historical artifacts. The school is for kids who can come and learn art. We had lunch and the young artists performed. Then when we were done the workers made us food and we ate, and it was delicious. When we were done eating the kids did a mini concert. We were all dancing and singing and had fun. Everyone bought souvenirs.
We visited Oshagan where St. Mesrob Mashdots was buried At Oshagan we went to St.Mesrob Mashdots’ grave. It was very special. I am so lucky to see all of the things that I learned in school. It was fun to run around the yard and find our carved Armenian letters.
Our final destination was Dizernakabert . We all bought flowers. We all went to a big museum to look at the Armenian Genocide pictures. They were all really sad. Then we watched a video of the Genocide and then you can really see how the Genocide happened. When we went through the big memorial we put our flowers next to the fire and then we did the prayer. We had a moment of silents. When we were finished we did a group picture then we went to the bus.
We went to a a really good restaurant called Tabbouleh. It was a really good and yummy food. I hope you guys go there next year.
Vickie Bazarbashian