I think this blog should end with a sweet story. The admiration and lore surrounding Armenian apricots predates biblical times in historical and cultural descriptions. Armenians take their apricots seriously, as the International Conference on the Armenian Apricot makes clear. While in Armenia you encounter apricot trees everywhere, and outdoor fruit vendors make buying opportunities plentiful. One of Dr. Yaghjyan's patients brought a big basket of apricots as a gift of appreciation, and Dr. Yaghjyan shared part of his proceeds with me. Armenia’s estimated forest cover is less than 8 percent of its territory, a dramatic decrease during the 20th century. There are many worthy causes beyond apricots to ensure the health, self-sustaining prosperity, and cultural inheritance of Armenia in the 21st century. Please consider a donation to the Fund for Armenian Relief, which provides many innovative programs in every aspect of a productive and compassionate society. There is also the Armenian General Benevolent Union, which promotes Armenian heritage throughout the world and provides major funding to sustain the innovations taking place at the American University of Armenia. Please find an opportunity to visit Armenia and taste the sweetness of fresh apricots and experience the kindness and generous spirit of the Armenian people.Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Fresh apricots...everywhere
I think this blog should end with a sweet story. The admiration and lore surrounding Armenian apricots predates biblical times in historical and cultural descriptions. Armenians take their apricots seriously, as the International Conference on the Armenian Apricot makes clear. While in Armenia you encounter apricot trees everywhere, and outdoor fruit vendors make buying opportunities plentiful. One of Dr. Yaghjyan's patients brought a big basket of apricots as a gift of appreciation, and Dr. Yaghjyan shared part of his proceeds with me. Armenia’s estimated forest cover is less than 8 percent of its territory, a dramatic decrease during the 20th century. There are many worthy causes beyond apricots to ensure the health, self-sustaining prosperity, and cultural inheritance of Armenia in the 21st century. Please consider a donation to the Fund for Armenian Relief, which provides many innovative programs in every aspect of a productive and compassionate society. There is also the Armenian General Benevolent Union, which promotes Armenian heritage throughout the world and provides major funding to sustain the innovations taking place at the American University of Armenia. Please find an opportunity to visit Armenia and taste the sweetness of fresh apricots and experience the kindness and generous spirit of the Armenian people.
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Thank you so much for this article.Indeed, we are proud that Armenia is the homeland of apricot. It's Latin name is "prunus armeniaca" which means Armenian plum, a name given to the fruit by the Romans during their conquest of the Valley of Ararat. Then the Romans spread the apricot tree all over Europe(Greece, Rome, etc.). Aprocit is a fantastic remedy for heart deceases, also it's a source of longevity. It's the only fruit in the world containing aurum "gold".
Thank you so much for this article.Indeed, we are proud that Armenia is the homeland of apricot. It's Latin name is "prunus armeniaca" which means Armenian plum, a name given to the fruit by the Romans during their conquest of the Valley of Ararat. Then the Romans spread the apricot tree all over Europe(Greece, Rome, etc.). Aprocit is a fantastic remedy for heart deceases, also it's a source of longevity. It's the only fruit in the world containing aurum "gold".
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