Armenian Cultural Day Delights Young Learners in Tianjin Kindergarten, China

In a vibrant celebration of cross-cultural exchange, two Armenian teachers at Tianjin Yinghua Homeng Kindergarten (天津英华鸿蒙幼儿园) – Mariam Manucharyan (Montessori teacher) and Emma Petrosyan (ESL teacher) – organized an engaging cultural presentation about Armenia for Chinese students and staff in late September 2025. The event was organized as part of the “Travel Around the World” program, designed to introduce children to diverse countries and cultures.
The teachers prepared comprehensive educational materials, including detailed posters about Armenian geography, history, and culture, along with a dynamic PowerPoint presentation featuring stunning visuals of national symbols, including the Armenian flag, the majestic Mount Ararat, and the unique Armenian alphabet. The presentation also showcased Armenia’s diverse landscapes, historical sites, significant historical figures, and events.
The cultural journey particularly highlighted Armenian culinary traditions, showcasing the preparation of dolma, ghapama, and lavash, while introducing traditional Armenian music and dance, with Mariam Manucharyan personally demonstrating Armenian dances for the captivated audience.
A special segment introduced “Lakht,” a traditional Armenian competitive game designed to train youth through active movement. The game features various strategic elements including reconnaissance, secret and open attacks, encirclement tactics, and hostage-taking maneuvers. Participants use a Lakht – a belt woven from threads or leather – which is essential for gameplay. Following the explanation, children and teachers enthusiastically participated in playing the actual game.
Notably, the two Armenian teachers wore beautifully revived versions of traditional garments from Armenia’s Vaspurakan and Karin regions, provided by ChinArmArt, which maintains the exclusive collection of Armenian traditional clothing in China. The presentation included detailed information about the Armenian national costume, known as “taraz” in Armenian, highlighting the significance and beauty of these traditional garments.
The event concluded with an interactive Q&A about Armenia, where the Chinese children confidently answered questions about the culture they had just explored, demonstrating their engagement and learning. Both children and staff expressed their delight with the immersive cultural experience, noting how such initiatives continue to build meaningful bridges between Armenian and Chinese cultures, fostering mutual understanding and friendship from the classroom outward.