Armenian festivals and events are an inseparable part of Armenian lifestyle. Gata Festival is one of the tastiest festivals which offers the visitors not only delicious Gata, but also various dances, songs, games, competitions and trade. Learn more about Gata Festival in this article.
Gata – Armenian Sweet Bread
Gata is a sweet bread made by Armenian women. There are many types of Gata and each of them has their own shape, size, look and even taste. Gata is a must during Candlemas (Tiarnyndaraj in Armenian).
About Armenian Gata
Armenian sweet bread Gata is baked in the oven, but centuries ago Armenians made Gata in Tonir (an underground oven, where nowadays Armenian Lavash is made). Gata is easy to make and you do not need many ingredients.
Armenian Gata recipe
Ingredients for the dough are:
milk
heavy cream
eggs
honey or sugar
melted butter
salt
dry yeast
flour
Ingredients for the filling are:
sugar
flour
butter
vanilla powder
Armenian Gata calories
Calories 290.1
Total Fat 18.5 g
Saturated Fat 11.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.3 g
Cholesterol 71.6 mg
Sodium 11.1 mg
Potassium 62.2 mg
Total Carbohydrate 28.6 g
Dietary Fiber 0.9 g
Sugars 10.4 g
Protein 3.4 g
Gata Festival Armenia
Gata Festival is an annual event in Armenia. During the festival, Armenians represent the best types of Gata from all the regions of Armenia. The visitors have a great chance to taste Gata and listen to the traditional Armenian music.
Gata Festival in Armenia 2018
During Gata Festival the world’s greatest Gata is made and served to the people. Gata festival 2018 Armenia takes place:
Date: September 22
City: Noravank Monastery
Location: Khachik village, Vayots Dzor Province
Welcome to Armenia! Let’s visit Gata Festival and let’s have fun together with Levon Travel.