"FolkaniV Laboratories". A new platform for cultural education and the preservation of sustainable heritage.
05-08-2026 15:31 Armenia Social
The Museum of Folk Arts named after Hovhannes Sharambeyan, with the financial support of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia, is implementing the "Folk Lab" program, which promotes the preservation, transmission, and sustainability of intangible cultural heritage in Armenian communities through cultural education.
The groups of the "Folk Lab" program operate in Yerevan and in the communities of Gandzak, Achajur, Verin Tsaghkavan in Tavush Province, Garni, Argel in Kotayk Province, Yernjatap and Ashtarak in Aragatsotn Province, and Chambarak in Gegharkunik Province, Goris in Syunik Province, and Alaverdi in Lori Province.
Within the framework of the program, courses on Armenian handicrafts such as carpet weaving, rug making, textile weaving, embroidery, jewelry making, and puppet making are conducted in the mentioned communities, passing on traditional knowledge and skills to children of various ages.
This program is an educational and cultural initiative that will gradually expand in Yerevan and the provinces of Armenia, engaging various age and social groups. The program combines the teaching of folk handicrafts, the study of local traditions, community meetings, master classes, and cultural awareness visits, creating a comprehensive educational environment for the preservation and transmission of intangible cultural heritage.
A key feature of the program is that it not only teaches traditional crafts but also contributes to strengthening cultural identity in communities, valuing local heritage, and activating community life.
The "Folk Labs" are shaping a new generation that recognizes and values culture, revealing and developing the artisanal potential of communities, fostering the emergence of new masters, and laying the groundwork for the implementation of new cultural, creative, and tourism initiatives.
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