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Disney animation features Armenian culture and national costume for the first time

Disney animation features Armenian culture and national costume for the first time

The episode titled “Vardavar” that aired on the Disney Junior channel within the animated film “Minnie Mouse’s Fun House” showcased Armenian culture for the first time. This event marked a significant milestone for Armenian culture, as it was the first time that it had been featured on the Disney Junior channel.
The episode portrays the traditional Armenian festival of Vardavar, which celebrates Astghik, the goddess of water, beauty, love, and fertility. Vardavar is a popular festival in Armenia that is rooted in an ancient Armenian legend and involves splashing water on each other. The episode premiered on March 1 and was written by Kathleen Sarnelli Kapukchyan, whose husband is Armenian.
The episode features Mickey and Minnie Mouse celebrating the festival with their friends. The scene is set against the backdrop of the Garni temple and the Cascade Complex in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. The Garni temple is a symbol of pre-Christian Armenia and is regarded as the “easternmost building of the Graeco-Roman world.” Astghik, who has Armenian roots, presents her Armenian costume to Minnie Mouse and speaks Armenian. The character of Astghik was voiced by Liana Bdevi, who also has Armenian roots.
According to the Armenian Film Society, the episode also features Chip and Dale selling tahini while barbecuing. Overall, the episode features a well-executed portrayal of Armenian culture, its traditional festival, and its historical landmarks.

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