By Laurine Heidar
As you can see, from my name, you’ve probably realized that I’m not Armenian, not even 1% Armenian. So, you wonder why I’m writing this ARMENIAN article. It’s because over the past few years I have made many Armenian friends in Lebanon; from Harut, Karnig to Hakop, and I’ve become so fascinated by their love for Armenia. They talk to me about Armenia as if they’re talking about a loved one. They made me fall in love with Armenia, even though some of them have never lived there, some of them have never even visited.
I’m writing this article today so that people never forget. Never forget the Armenian genocide. And to remember that it didn’t destroy you, but made you the person you are today. Here are facts you probably didn’t know about Armenian people…
SPICE SPICE AND EVERYTHING SPICE
‘’Awya awya 7otoulo shatta zeyada ‘Shahe’ Armani.’’ El sofra el Armania matkonsh Armania mengher shatta and pasterma. Oh, and mante. 😉
They are sometimes forced to marry each other
Armenians marry Armenians to keep the culture going. I know it’s sad… I’ve always wanted to marry an Armenian! DAMN!!!
They put a piece of them wherever they go
Armenia is everywhere. Wherever you go, wherever you travel, you will find a little Armenia in that country. Whenever an Armenian meets an Armenian, they build a little Armenia. Here in Egypt you can’t be Armenian unless you attend an Armenian school, Armenian church and an Armenian country club.
They’re the original #SquadGoals
There are 4000 Armenians in Egypt. Whenever an Armenian meets an Armenian, they feel at home. When Sako met Nishan, when Nishan met Zaven, when Zaven met Kim Kardashian, they form an Armenian clique because all Armenians form cliques.
They’re everywhere in Masr El-Gedida
They are the best at jewelry making
Most of the jewelry shops in Egypt or Lebanon are owned by an Armenians. So girls (or boys), an advice from me, hurry up and marry an Armenian.
Turkish coffee was originally called Armenian coffee
They are NOT khawagas
Cow hoof jello soup is everything
It’s basically a breakfast soup served with good amounts of garlic, cow hooves and vodka shots. They usually have it in winter, and in the months that start with the letter R.
Karoun Karoun is their jam
This song will bring all the Armenian feels!