“Christmas Bazaar in Dilijan 2025”

For more than eleven years, the Dilijan Community Center has been organizing and hosting New Year events in various formats, promoting community participation in cultural and recreational life, recognizing and showcasing local creative talent, and fostering a festive community celebration atmosphere.

The event includes:

Handmade Goods Exhibition and Sale

A key component of the event is the handmade goods exhibition and sale, featuring over 20 local artisans with their own brands. This important and recurring element keeps the focus on local talented craftspeople, promoting their visibility and valuing their work.

Interactive Activities for Children and Adults

• Face painting
• Henna hand painting
• “Letter to Santa” corner
• Film and cartoon screenings
• Photo corner
• Games corner for adults
• “Plan Your 2026” activity
• Thinky Toys eco-constructor games
• Bingo, New Year quest, Santa’s house contest, and other interactive table games

Culinary Masterclasses

• Preparing stuffed grape leaves | Inna Asryan
• Decorating holiday cookies | Agata Wiechorek
• Yogurt dessert preparation | Natasha Kalfayan
• Halva preparation | Mari Santrosyan, Toon Armeni Restaurant
• Zhengyalov hats preparation | Hasmik Arstamyan
• Crepe preparation | Alyona Mikhailova, Dudina Serafima
• Wine tasting | Alex Nersisyan

Cultural Evening

The second part of the event features a cultural evening with performances by:

• DCC volunteers
• “Haykian” National Dance Group
• Students from “Nazani” Dance School
• Students from Dilijan Children’s Music School
• Talented local musicians

The evening concludes with a visit from Santa Claus, Snow Maiden, and elves, creating a memorable festive experience for all participants and guests.