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2018-06-02

SHEEP SHEARING FESTIVAL – 2018

“Strategic Development Agency” (SDA) NGO is organizing the fourth “Sheep Shearing Festival” on June 9, 2018, in Syunik Animal Market, located in Khot settlement of Tatev community of Syunik region. The main purpose of the event is to promote local produce, traditions and culture of Syunik and Vayots Dzor regions of Armenia, as well as to develop rural tourism.

The Festival program includes traditional hand shearing contest, exhibition-fair with the participation of local communities and producers, a concert program and a rope walker. This year a rich event program is planned for the event participants, including:

  • Experienced shearers invited from Great Britain and neighboring Georgia, who will carry out master classes for the Festival participants and guests for the first time in Armenia.
  • Exhibition-fair, where tasting will be organized in addition to sale of food, beverages and souvenirs.
  • The list of invited officials includes representatives of RA Ministries, state officials, and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Switzerland to Armenia H.E. Mr. Lukas Gasser.

 

FESTIVAL AGENDA

12:00 – Opening Ceremony

12:20 – The Time Project band performance

13:00 – Shearing Contest 1st Round

13:20 – Music Break

13:40 – Master Class by Shearer from Great Britain

14:00 – Set by DJ Mish

14:15 – Public Competition

14:30 – Shearing Contest 2nd Round

14:50 – Music Break

15:10 – Rope Walker Performance

15:20 – The Time Project band performance

15:40 – Shearers from Georgia

16:00 – Shearing Contest 3rd Round

16:20 – Interactive Games, Contests

16:40 – Group Photo Ceremony

17:00 – Final Awarding Ceremony

17:20 – Shurjpar (Armenian Traditional Dance)

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