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Three Dates, One Faith: Why the Caucasus Celebrates Christmas Differently?
For the uninitiated traveler, the holiday season in the Caucasus is a beautiful puzzle. Why does the West unwrap gifts on December 25th, while the Armenians celebrate on January 6th, and the Georgians wait until January 7th?
ORIENTO Travel & DMC
Jan 65 min read


Assyrians: Ancient Roots, Living Faith, and Enduring Traditions
Explore the living heritage of the Assyrians — from Tur Abdin and Haberli to the Nineveh Plains — where ancient language, faith, and culture still flourish.
ORIENTO Travel & DMC
Oct 17, 20256 min read


A Journey Through the Carpet Traditions of the Caucasus, Anatolia, and Zagros
Tradition of carpets in Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey and Iraqi Kurdistan. Symbols, colors, and importance of this tradition.
ORIENTO Travel & DMC
Sep 27, 20258 min read


The Unspoken Rules of Hanging Laundry in the Caucasus and Türkiye
From Yerevan's backstreets to Baku's balconies, laundry lines follow unspoken rules. A look at everyday culture across the Caucasus and Türkiye.
ORIENTO Travel & DMC
Sep 16, 20254 min read


Ararat: the Mountain of Discord
Sacred to Armenians yet standing across the border, Mount Ararat rises with its twin peaks over Yerevan. The story of the mountain of discord.
ORIENTO Travel & DMC
Sep 14, 20255 min read


Alphabets of Identity: Sacred Scripts of the Caucasus and Mesopotamia
Armenian, Georgian, Syriac — the sacred scripts of the Caucasus and Mesopotamia are landscapes of memory, carved in stone and ink.
ORIENTO Travel & DMC
Sep 1, 20255 min read


Khachkars: The Stone Crosses That Embody Armenian Heritage
Khachkars — Armenia's intricately carved stone crosses, recognised by UNESCO — embody a thousand years of faith, memory and craft.
ORIENTO Travel & DMC
Aug 24, 20253 min read
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