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Welcome
Bailey goes on to explain: “The Armenians are a warm and welcoming people, in all my visits to this beautify country they have been friendly and so keen to show the very best that their country has to offer travellers.
Bailey goes on to explain: “The Armenians are a warm and welcoming people, in all my visits to this beautify country they have been friendly and so keen to show the very best that their country has to offer travellers.
Christian Heritage
A keen photographer, Bailey has documented the countries Christian heritage whilst taking a pilgrimage through the countries historic ruins. During this time he began documenting his experiences through social networking and here he explains why he finds the counties history so unique.
“Armenia is one of the oldest of the modern countries, so to speak, and Christianity came to it way back in 301AD and the country does refer to itself as the world’s oldest Christian nation. But due to its occupation by the Soviet Union, it is only in recent years (when that Soviet Union broke up and Armenia was given its independence) that the country has been able to celebrate its Christian heritage.”
A keen photographer, Bailey has documented the countries Christian heritage whilst taking a pilgrimage through the countries historic ruins. During this time he began documenting his experiences through social networking and here he explains why he finds the counties history so unique.
“Armenia is one of the oldest of the modern countries, so to speak, and Christianity came to it way back in 301AD and the country does refer to itself as the world’s oldest Christian nation. But due to its occupation by the Soviet Union, it is only in recent years (when that Soviet Union broke up and Armenia was given its independence) that the country has been able to celebrate its Christian heritage.”
Yerevan
Baily goes on to point out that if the traveller wants to get an idea of what Armenia is all about then they must visit the capitol city which is Yerevan.
Baily goes on to point out that if the traveller wants to get an idea of what Armenia is all about then they must visit the capitol city which is Yerevan.
“Yerevan is so much more than the Armenian seat of
government. It is the cultural heart of the country; both tradition and modern progressive
thought are celebrated through many museums and a modern art scene. People new
to Armenia are often shocked to see such a vibrant and modern city, similar in
many ways to Paris, Vienna and Prague. The local custom is to while away many
an hour over a bottle of Armenian Cognac in the city’s sparkling café culture.”
Café Culture
Bailey’s photography show cases the people of the city and he goes on to explain the best way to understand Armenia people and Armenian culture.
“Forget about your all inclusive holidays to Spain or Turkey, come to Armenia and visit Yerevan, take a seat outside a café and you could easily be in Prague, Paris or Vienna… or even a scene from Casablanca. You will find the locals eager to chat to you over a drink and they will tell you all about their country and how proud they are to be Armenian and if you are lucky you may even get invited to dinner.”
Bailey’s photography show cases the people of the city and he goes on to explain the best way to understand Armenia people and Armenian culture.
“Forget about your all inclusive holidays to Spain or Turkey, come to Armenia and visit Yerevan, take a seat outside a café and you could easily be in Prague, Paris or Vienna… or even a scene from Casablanca. You will find the locals eager to chat to you over a drink and they will tell you all about their country and how proud they are to be Armenian and if you are lucky you may even get invited to dinner.”
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