Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia

08/18/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/18/2026 07:25

“Armenian Festival and Fair” in Vilnius

"Armenian Festival and Fair" in Vilnius

18 August, 2026

On August 15, the "Armenian Festival and Fair" was held in Bernardine Garden in Vilnius, dedicated to the 35th anniversary of Lithuania's recognition of Armenia's independence.
The event was organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Lithuania in cooperation with the Office of the Honorary Consul of Armenia in Lithuania and the Union of Armenians of Lithuania, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania.
Opening remarks were delivered by Ambassador of Armenia to Lithuania Ara Margarian, Ambassador of Lithuania to Armenia Andrius Pulokas, and Head of the Lithuania-Armenia Friendship Group of the Lithuanian Seimas Ingrida Bražiulienė. During the event, His Eminence Archbishop Vazgen Mirzakhanyan, Primate of the Armenian Diocese of the Baltic States, conducted the Blessing of the Grapes ceremony, presenting the meaning of the feast and the significance of this tradition within the Armenian Church.
The festival brought together Armenian entrepreneurs and producers from Lithuania and Estonia, who showcased Armenian cuisine and a variety of Armenian food and beverages.
Visitors had the opportunity not only to taste Armenian dishes, but also to learn more about Armenian culinary traditions. Jermuk mineral water, Armenian wines and preserves were presented at dedicated stands. The Teryan Cultural Centre from Armenia also participated in the event, showcasing works featuring traditional Armenian ornaments, handmade ceramics and souvenirs.
The event was attended by representatives of Lithuania's executive and legislative authorities, as well as members of the diplomatic corps accredited in Lithuania.
The cultural programme featured Armenian music and dance, along with sports demonstrations, chess and backgammon tournaments, and master classes.
The event was widely covered by leading Lithuanian media outlets
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