Join us at our village guest house in Bagravan, Shirak Province, to learn how to bake traditional Armenian sourdough bread, as well as arishta [ah-reesh-tah], traditional wheat noodles. We’ll begin with a short tour of our guest house, built with an architectural style reminiscent of the medieval Armenian capital of Ani, and decorated with village antiques from the Soviet period. Then we’ll roll up our sleeves and start baking! To compliment the sourdough bread we’ll make using the whole wheat that grows abundantly in the Shirak plain, we’ll also make toppings using local, seasonal ingredients like grilled peppers, fried sorrel, and local string cheese for Armenian-style bruschettas, as well as a unique tarragon yogurt dressing to top the noodles made from the same wheat.
If you have any dietary restrictions such as food allergies, please let us know over email during the confirmation process after you have successfully booked your experience through this platform. We’ll be sure to ask just in case! Transportation from Yerevan to Bagravan is also available at extra cost. We’ll confirm all the details after you have booked.
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Here’s why this experience stands out:
Cultural Heritage Preservation: Your hosts aim to preserve the cultural heritage of Bagravan and the surrounding region through this experience, contributing to understanding and appreciation of local history and traditions.
Sustainable Tourism Development: Vahanatun was specifically established to catalyze economic growth in the village through tourism. With this experience, they are creating employment opportunities for local people, and contributing to the sustainable development of the community.
Local Culinary Heritage Preservation: This experience highlights the culinary traditions of the region, with a focus on preserving local cuisine based on local whole wheat. Your hosts want to share it with travelers like you!
Cultural Exchange and Education: You’ll have the opportunity to learn about local ways of life as well as the history of the village through the guest house tour and baking experience. This cultural exchange aims to foster understanding, respect, and appreciation for the local community and its heritage.
Community Empowerment: Beside this experience that supports local economic development, Vahanatun serves as a community center for local young people, engaging them in various social and educational activities and programs. By preserving local cultural heritage, stimulating economic growth, and engaging local people, your hosts (and you) are strengthening the community and contributing to its long-term sustainability.
Transforming the lives of local people through meaningful and responsible experiences like this one is why we do what we do at 2492. We believe that Armenia can be a wonderful place to both visit and live in, which is why each of the experiences on this platform were thoughtfully built not only to connect you with local people and ways of life, but also positively impact the lives and communities that you encounter. Learn more about how we do this by visiting ONEArmenia, our nonprofit arm advancing responsible travel in Armenia.
