Meghri: The Sweetness of the City Behind Curtains of Persimmons
In autumn, Meghri turns into a vast balcony draped with curtains of sweet persimmons. When you see balconies covered with orange “curtains” from afar, you know you have arrived in Meghri.
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But these are not ordinary curtains—they are rows of sweet persimmons left to dry. In autumn, Meghri resembles a giant balcony, where every layer of fruit is slowly turning into dried delicacies containing the sun, the taste of hard work, and the warmth of home.
Title: Meghri - The Sweetness of the City Behind Curtains of Persimmons
Author: Armine Gevorgyan
Length (in minutes): 5:57
Original language: Armenian
Name of station which broadcast the program: Public Radio of Armenia (2. 11. 2025)
The people of Meghri say that the sweetness of their city lies in these dried fruits. Yet preparing them and bringing them to their final form is not an easy task. Timing is essential here.
We will be presenting the project at Prix Bohemia Radio
When: Wednesday 21nd October 2026| 9:30 – 16:00 | listening session
Where: UP Arts Center, Univerzitní 3 | Theater Hall – 3rd Floor
Entrance: Free admission with accreditation
