Gyumri's Festival Season and the Sound of the Duduk

Aram spends a warm August day in Gyumri exploring the city's revival through its festival season, visiting the Aslamazyan Sisters gallery, and finding a quiet moment with his duduk practice. He reflects on the city's resilience, the cost of living, and the promise of Harichavank tomorrow. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Armenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Armenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Gyumri, Armenia. Places in this episode: Varpetats Street, Aslamazyan Sisters gallery, Kumayri district, Dzitoghtsyan museum, Central Market (Shuka), Vardanants Square, Herbs & Honey café, Sev Berd (Black Fortress). Covered: Gyumri festival season, Aslamazyan Sisters gallery, Dzitoghtsyan museum visit, Kumayri district walking, Cost of living in Gyumri, Harichavank planning, Personal reflection on rebuilding. Chapters:00:00 Varpetats Street01:43 Kumayri district03:24 Vardanants Square04:11 Cafe interior05:01 Mount Aragats07:35 City street night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gyumri #ArmeniaTravel #GyumriArtWeek #DalanFest #AslamazyanSisters #Kumayri #SevBerd #BlackFortress #YerevanToGyumri #ArmenianArt #Duduk #GyumriFood #Kyufta #ArmenianMonasteries #Harichavank #ShukaMarket #GyumriDailyLife #ResilientGyumri https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/