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Ararat was the first that struck me in Armenia
December 29, 2011PanARMENIAN.Net - On New Year's Eve, German
ambassador in Yerevan, Hans-Jochen Schmidt shared his impressions of
Armenia with a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. `The first thing that struck
me in Armenia was Ararat. In good weather, it offers a marvelous view,
so close and yet so far.
The most interesting thing is your changing landscape, when I was
traveling... Khor Virap, Sanahin, Haghpat, Akhtala, Gyumri... every time
my visitors say that they have a totally different landscape, with
climate and vegetation always changing...'
The Ambassador confessed to having his favorite locations in Armenia -
Byurakan, where he spends summer days and Lake Sevan, where he goes
for a swim even in chilly weather.
`Armenia is a small country, but a very varied one. Like a
never-ending story, it never fails to surprise you with new
impressions,' the ambassador says.
`However, there was something that depressed me a bit when I got
acquainted with Armenia and Armenians. This is the tradition of early
marriage. I was once introduced to a young lady of 18 and she told me
during the conversation that she was going to get married. It was odd
for me, as I think marriage sometimes is a kind of obstacle for woman
in sense of career.'
According to the ambassador, Armenia is an outstanding country in
terms of hospitality. `And you have a huge amount appetizers, it's
unbelievable that you have fish and meat together. And summer outings
are simply fantastic.'
The ambassador went on to tell of European traditions for New Year
celebrations. `In Germany we have a family-oriented Christmas; on a
New Year our friends and colleagues usually gather for a small party.'
Gohar Karapetyan / PanARMENIAN News
December 29, 2011PanARMENIAN.Net - On New Year's Eve, German
ambassador in Yerevan, Hans-Jochen Schmidt shared his impressions of
Armenia with a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. `The first thing that struck
me in Armenia was Ararat. In good weather, it offers a marvelous view,
so close and yet so far.
The most interesting thing is your changing landscape, when I was
traveling... Khor Virap, Sanahin, Haghpat, Akhtala, Gyumri... every time
my visitors say that they have a totally different landscape, with
climate and vegetation always changing...'
The Ambassador confessed to having his favorite locations in Armenia -
Byurakan, where he spends summer days and Lake Sevan, where he goes
for a swim even in chilly weather.
`Armenia is a small country, but a very varied one. Like a
never-ending story, it never fails to surprise you with new
impressions,' the ambassador says.
`However, there was something that depressed me a bit when I got
acquainted with Armenia and Armenians. This is the tradition of early
marriage. I was once introduced to a young lady of 18 and she told me
during the conversation that she was going to get married. It was odd
for me, as I think marriage sometimes is a kind of obstacle for woman
in sense of career.'
According to the ambassador, Armenia is an outstanding country in
terms of hospitality. `And you have a huge amount appetizers, it's
unbelievable that you have fish and meat together. And summer outings
are simply fantastic.'
The ambassador went on to tell of European traditions for New Year
celebrations. `In Germany we have a family-oriented Christmas; on a
New Year our friends and colleagues usually gather for a small party.'
Gohar Karapetyan / PanARMENIAN News