Enterprise Development and Market Competitiveness Project

On August 16, 2014, "Media Onyx" will hold the Annual Carpet Weaving and Decorative Artwork Festival within the city of Dilijan in the Tavush province. This festival is sponsored by the Ministry of Economy of the RA, the Governor of Tavush, the Mayor of Dilijan, and the USAID EDMC project.

The festival aims to target the tourists visiting Armenia and pull them into more remote regions, wherein interesting events introduce the individual to Armenia's traditions, ancient cuisine and deep-rooted culture. The festival will include artisans from around the country who have mastered the art of carpet weaving, while handicrafts from Gyumri will be showcased to include pottery, knit products, metalsmithing, woodwork, and ceramics. With the Syrian war having brought in Syrian-Armenian refugees, the festival will also host these artisans to promote and encourage their handicrafts, while providing a new venue for sales and networking.

Busses will be waiting in the Republic Square at 9 am to drive participants and tourists alike to Dilijan. The event is set to open at 13:00, with the song and dance scheduled to begin at 14:00. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind event!