Artsakh to be featured at Sisian culinary event![]() August 7, 2025 - 18:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Artsakh will be part in the Armenian-Iranian cultural and culinary festival set to be held on August 10 in Sisian, through a special program curated by the Artsakh Agency for Culture and Tourism Development. The participation aims to emphasize the region’s unique cultural identity and culinary traditions. "Our booth will feature souvenirs made in Artsakh, handcrafted items, works of art, and of course, our cuisine enriched with local flavors and customs," the agency said in a statement. The festival program will also include a one-hour stage performance featuring the “We Are Our Mountains” ensemble and popular singer Lilit Avanesyan, who will present the spirit and artistry of Artsakh’s musical tradition. "Artsakh presents, creates, and keeps its culture alive—even far from its ancestral land. Until we return, we continue to carry and represent the culture of Artsakh," the statement concluded. Ara Aivazian said Azerbaijan continues the traditions of Turkey after seizing territories and forced Armenians out. The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. Partner news |