The Faces of Armenia’s Future: Celebrating 25 Years of Independence

The Faces of Armenia’s Future: Celebrating 25 Years of Independence

The following photos were taken on Sept. 21, at the 25th anniversary celebrations of Armenia’s re-independence at Yerevan’s Republic Square. I decided to focus on the future of Armenia—the children. Sept. 21 is not only the 25th anniversary of the second independence of the Republic of Armenia, but also the International Day of Peace—a celebration dedicated to world peace, and the absence of war and violence. Following the military parade, which took place that day, thousands of children rushed Republic Square. Over the loudspeaker, the presenter wished that they grew up never knowing war and that they may never need the military hardware that was on display earlier. May this hold true. May the future of Armenia grow up only ever knowing peace.