Traditional Vegetarian Food and Village Dance Masterclass

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

This experience immerses you in the living heritage of Ashnak’s Sassoun community. Learn to make klulik, a traditional dish from Sasun, Western Armenia, guided by local women, while village children perform ancestral dances. More than a cooking class, it’s a cultural journey that supports rural tourism and keeps Armenia’s traditions alive.

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Klulik

Klulik is prepared with bulgur and cooked in a tangy cabbage broth.

What's Included

Food: You’ll enjoy cheeses, breads, and salads in addition to the klulik you will prepare with your hosts. Drinks: Water and fruit juice come standard with this experience.
Fee for the Traditional Dance group
Guide: You’ll be led by local villagers throughout your experience.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your host will welcome you at Noosh Guest House in Ashnak Village, Aragatsotn province.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Step into the heart of Armenian village life with a hands-on cooking and cultural experience in Ashnak, a historic village founded by survivors of the Armenian Genocide located in Armenia’s Aragatsotn province. Here, traditions run deep, and you’ll be welcomed by local women who will guide you in preparing klulik, a cherished vegetarian dish brought from their ancestral homeland of Sasun, Western Armenia, in what is today Turkey. Klulik ("small round balls") was once a staple dish in Sasun, prepared with bulgur and cooked in a tangy cabbage broth. Over generations, the recipe has evolved, but it remains an important part of Sasun culinary heritage, symbolizing resilience and community.
As your dish simmers over an open fire, you’ll hear stories about how this dish was traditionally made in large family gatherings and how food connects Armenians to their past. While waiting, you can enjoy a special performance from local children who will teach you Sasun dances, passed down for generations. The people of Ashnak say that in their village, children learn to dance before they walk. You’ll have the chance to join in and experience the joy and energy of these vibrant folk dances.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Supplied by Noosh Guest House

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Cooking Classes
Food & Drink
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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