Armenia
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Traditions and customs of Armenia
What traditions and customs are there in Armenia? A review of the traditions and customs of the Caucasian country, Armenia. Food in daily life The staple foods are bread and salt. Harissa a traditional food, consists of wheat grain and slow-cooked lamb. Armenians everywhere love grilled meats and vegetables. The pomegranate, with its symbolic association with fertility, is the national fruit. Armenia is also a country of vineyards and grapes. When speaking of friendship, Armenians say that “we have bread and salt between us.” In state protocol, when dignitaries are welcomed, bread and salt are presented. Breakfasts on non-working days…
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