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.
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։
May you my friends grow and progrress until the end of times.