A multimedia e-book about Vayots Dzor was featured at the 2018 Smithsonian Folklife Festival.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Visitors of this year’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C. had a unique opportunity to learn about Armenia not only through the traditional presentation of national food, crafts and music, but also through the means of technology. A multimedia e-book about Vayots Dzor featured at the festival made it possible for the viewers to go on a virtual journey to that beautiful Armenian province, visit historical sites, admire magnificent landscapes and feel the spirit of the local culture.
The e-book was co-published by the AGBU Armenian Virtual College and USAID-funded Smithsonian My Armenia Program. It is a comprehensive guidebook to Vayots Dzor, enhanced with multimedia features, such as video recordings, 3D images, 360-degree panoramic views, slideshows, audio narration and an interactive map.
“We are proud to partner with the Smithsonian Institution in our mission of introducing the wealth of the Armenian heritage to the world and am very pleased that the Vayots Dzor e-Book is being featured at this Folklife Festival,â€
