On May 21, 2016, at 11-14:30 o’clock in Musa Ler Memorial Complex took place already the 6th traditional Dolma Festival. Armenian and foreign cooks from leading restaurants, as well as individuals participated in the festival.
Dolma is an ancient dish, which has been known since 8th century BC, from the times of Urartu State.
There were wonderful musical performances in the beginning of the Festival.
At the end, after making the necessary measurements, the jury announced the three biggest dolmas of the year 2016. The president of the jury proudly announced that if the biggest dolma of 2015 was 10 meters long and was prepared by African Tavern, the dolma of 2016, which has won the 3rd place, is already 15 meters and 50 centimeters long and is prepared by Tsaghkunk Company.The second place has won Trio team’s dolma with 16 meters and 20 centimeters length.
And the first place has won 23 meters long dolma of Art Laj.
Author՝ H. Muradyan
translated from Armenian into English by M.Vardanyan