Shamiram, Aragatsotn Region #1
Shamiram, Aragotsotn Region, Republic of Armenia © Onnik Krikorian / Oneworld Multimedia 2006
Today saw this year’s annual festival in the Yezidi village of Shamiram. This was the third time I’ve attended the event and has become somewhat of a photographic “ritual” for me. Interesting to note that Shamiram still has no water and residents have to purchase and truck it in from neighboring villages.
Also interesting to see that Armenians from Yerevan once again also made their own “pilgrimage” of sorts to sell refreshments, toys and candles to those in attendance. Loads of photographs to post, but for now just a few. Until I post more, last year’s photos are available here, here, here, here, here, and here.
There’s also some b/w shots from 2004 here.
Shamiram, Aragotsotn Region, Republic of Armenia © Onnik Krikorian / Oneworld Multimedia 2006
Incidently, as if the Yezidi in Shamiram didn'’t already have enough attention from evangelists who believe they are “Devil Worshippers,” others are also interested. In addition to the van carrying activists from the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), the Prosperous Armenia party of Gagik Tsarukian (AKA Dodi Gago) also opened an office in what looked like the village’s library.
Shamiram, Aragotsotn Region, Republic of Armenia © Onnik Krikorian / Oneworld Multimedia 2006
