Tsakhkazard Kids Festival

April 13, Glendale, Verdugo Park

Celebration of Culture, Education, Wellness & Community

Tsakhkazard Celebration

We are excited to announce the 3rd annual Tsakhkazard Kids Festival on April 13! The Tsakhkazard Kids Festival is a vibrant celebration of Armenian cultural heritage, inspired by Tsakhkazard, one of Armenia's most beloved holidays. This one-of-a-kind event creates a dynamic space for young participants to showcase their talents in arts, music, science, and sports.

Throughout the park, children explore a variety of engaging activities at educational and interactive booths, including science experiments, arts and crafts workshops, and hands-on learning experiences—all designed to spark creativity and curiosity.

Since its inception in 2023, the festival has grown into one of LA County's most anticipated events, bringing together over 5,000 children and families from the Armenian community and beyond. The festival unites students from public and private schools, as well as educational institutions specializing in art, science, music, and sports.

More than just a celebration, the Tsakhkazard Kids Festival is a hub for education, wellness, and community engagement. A dedicated educational resource fair allows parents to connect with educators and explore learning opportunities while celebrating the achievements of participating schools.

Families also have access to wellness resources, including free consultations from health professionals on raising happy, healthy children. Additionally, the festival provides a unique opportunity for businesses and service providers to engage with the community and showcase their offerings.

At its core the Tsakhkazard Kids Festival celebrates diversity and inclusion, welcoming families from all backgrounds and fostering a deeper appreciation of Armenian culture.

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Tsakhkazard Kids Festival 2023

Why Attend Tsakhkazard Kids Festival?

  • Embrace Your Heritage

    Enjoy live music, drawing, playing, and learn to dance the traditional Armenian way.

  • Experience Chess Mastery

    Elevate your chess skills by participating in simultaneous exhibitions with grandmasters.

  • Build New Friendships

    Foster new connections and forge lasting friendships.

  • Savor Culinary Delights

    Indulge in a culinary adventure, exploring diverse flavors and cuisines.

  • Introduce Your Child to New Activities

    Ignite your child's curiosity with various activities ranging from science and arts to sports.

  • Meet an Expert

    Enrich your parenting journey by interacting with experts in child development.

What is Tsakhkazard?

Tsakhkazard (Palm Sunday) is one of the most beloved Armenian holidays, observed a week before Easter. The Armenian Church also declares this day a Day of Blessing for Children, symbolizing the joyful welcoming of Jesus's entry into Jerusalem by kids.

On Tsakhkazard, Armenian churches are adorned with palms and olive branches, which are distributed to the congregation after being blessed. People believe that keeping blessed willow branches and wheat spikes brings happiness and good fortune.

Tsakhkazard means "decorated with flowers" in English, and in pre-Christian times, this holiday symbolized the renewal of nature. The Kenats Tsar (the Tree of Life) was central to the celebrations. One of the traditions still observed today is decorating trees with eggs, symbolizing life, fertility, and rebirth.

Tree Of Life - Amerneian Kids Festival

Our Sponsors

Special thanks to our sponsors for their support and contributions.

Kids Dental Avenue

Gold Sponsor
Oolik: Gift Box With Purpose

Gold Sponsor
Nelli Ghukasyan Realty

Gold Sponsor
Executive Coach Anush Gagua

Silver Sponsor
Alco Printing, Inc.

Silver Sponsor
Armenian Single Parent Society

Silver Sponsor
Law Offices of Arno Mehrabi

Silver Sponsor
DJ Lu Meli

Silver Sponsor
The Western Diocese

Big Sky FPV

Gourmet Dourmé

Supporter

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