The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Armenia Jonathan Lacôte has published the photos of feast of Vartavar in 2019 on his Facebook page writing
Warning to French people passing through Armenia:
On this 11 July, 14 weeks after Easter, Armenians, young and old, celebrate the feast of Vartavar.
It is therefore normal and inevitable to be watered, sprinkled, splashed, showered, wet, poured, soaked.
The best way to experience this day is to participate,” he wrote.