The Faces of Armenia’s Future: Celebrating 25 Years of Independence

The following photos were taken on Sept. 21, at the 25th anniversary celebrations of Armenia’s re-independence at Yerevan’s Republic Square. I decided to focus on the future of Armenia—the children.

Sept. 21 is not only the 25th anniversary of the second independence of the Republic of Armenia, but also the International Day of Peace—a celebration dedicated to world peace, and the absence of war and violence.

Following the military parade, which took place that day, thousands of children rushed Republic Square. Over the loudspeaker, the presenter wished that they grew up never knowing war and that they may never need the military hardware that was on display earlier.

May this hold true. May the future of Armenia grow up only ever knowing peace.

(Photo: Araz Chiloyan)

(Photo: Araz Chiloyan)

(Photo: Araz Chiloyan)

(Photo: Araz Chiloyan)

(Photo: Araz Chiloyan)

(Photo: Araz Chiloyan)

(Photo: Araz Chiloyan)

(Photo: Araz Chiloyan)

(Photo: Araz Chiloyan)

Araz Chiloyan

Araz Chiloyan

Araz Chiloyan was born and raised in Watertown, Mass. She is a graduate of Boston University, where she completed a bachelor’s degree in cellular and molecular biology and genetics. She is an active member of the Boston Armenian community and enjoys photography on her spare time. Araz will be pursuing her master’s degree in the near future.
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2 Comments

  1. I agree 100% with your statement, “May the future of Armenia grow up only ever knowing peace.” Every Armenian child I see is witness and testament to the indestructibility of the Armenian people. Just as the gates of the infernal regions shall not prevail against the Kingdom of God, so shall they not prevail against the Armenian people. God bless the Armenian people on this the 25th anniversary of their independence. And especially God bless all these beautiful children of Armenia. Աստված օրհնի քեզ։ Աստված քեզ պահպանի։

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