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A new Armenian record has been set in the Guinness Book of Records thanks to the efforts of Ara Gevorgyan and the “1000 Vahan” Educational and Cultural Charity Foundation.

“Today, the pulse of Armenian culture beat like a drum around the world. Thanks to the great work of Ara Gevorgyan and “1000 Vahan”, we became witnesses of a historical event. An incredible Guinness World Record was set: the powerful energy of 1000 dhol players and the elegance of 400 dancers came together. The heart of Armenia beat with the most powerful rhythm in the world today. This is not just a record, this is the victory of our unity and spirit,” the participants wrote in the description of the video.

The project was called “Renaissance” and was intended to unite talented children and youth of Armenia, turning into a truly historic and inspiring event.

“The “1000 Vahan” Foundation is pleased to be a supporter of this important initiative. About 400 children participating in the Foundation’s programs from different communities of Armenia became a part of this beautiful program today.

We express our deep gratitude to the professional and dedicated choreographers, who were able to prepare the groups in a short time, creating a unified, strong and impressive dance image,” the message of the “1000 Vahan” page states.

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