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Someone should look to the french version for a more comprehensive list of the villages in Peria, and translate it into english if needed. Thanks in advance. Koko da Armenian


[edit] == Boloran ==

It is now written that Boloran is still inhabited by Armenians. I know this region rather well but have no clue about it. When was it still inhabited and where is this village located? Any information is appreciated.

Hey! It's good to hear from someone who knows this region! To be true, when I last visited this region (looking for Armenian monuments, churches, and of course inhabitants), it was in 2001. So at that time, this village was stil inhabited by Armenians. I even saw an Armenian wedding. But now, I have no idea if there are still Armenians in Boloran. This summer, I'll go and "check". By the way, you didn't introduce yourself, who are you?? Sincerely, Koko da Armenian
Are you Fereydani yourself? I remember that I had statistical data of region by 1998. I remember this name but I think it was mentioned deserted. It is interesting that people come back. However I know another village Zarne, which is 100% Armenian and it has a historical church. Another villages inhabited by Armenians are Khoygan and Gharghan (you called it Gharghoon!). Some Armenians in Esfahan told me that they are from Senegerd but do not live there any more permanently. They had still properties there but had moved to Esfahan. I have also seen an Armenian man who said that he wanted to move back permanently to Fereydan. There is/was also an Armenian hospital (whatever this might mean!; I do not know much about this) The region is less empty of Armenians as one thought before, but the fact is that while Georgians regard this region as theirs and do their best to develop it, Armenians leave the region. The relationship between Armenians and Moslems has been well there. Note that Fereydani Georgians are Shiite Moslems. The exodus from Fereydan has had to do with the Armenian urban networks. Still they own land in Fereydan but live in the cities as Urban people.

Babakexorramdin 18:10, 21 April 2007 (UTC)

You're probably right, this region might still have some Armenians. Actually, my mom is from Tehran (Armenian born in Tehran), but her dad (my grand-pa) was born in Sangbaran (once an Armenian village in Fereydan). That's partly why I'm very interested with this region. Plus, you're absolutely right: there were (and maybe still are) a lot of Georgians in Fereydan too, but as far as I know, they turned into moslem and lost their language. They might have as well emigrated. I'm not sure at all about those facts. But for sure, they (Georgians) are a lot in Fereydunshahr.

Koko da Armenian

dear Koka,

It i9s cointested wether the Fereydani georgians entered the regions as Moslems or as Christians. The fact is however that Fereydani Georgians are Shiite Moslems and speak georgian language. They have not lost their language! Many Iranian georgians have lost their language, but in Fereydan (especially Fereydunshahr) it is very well preserved. Another thing is that Georgian could be Moslem or Christian. Georgians are traditionally more tolerant towards religion, but when an Armenian changes religion he is automatically not an Armenian any more. this is why the Armenians who became Moslems lost their Armenian identity, but georgian moslems went on as Georgians. The only Armenian Moslem ethnic group is the Hemshin in Turkey but they are not viewed as Armenians by other Armenians.Maybe as a reaction they do not call themselves Armenian anymore, but they still speak west-Armenian and are aware of their Armenianness. 16:07, 6 June 2007 (UTC)~~ Babakexorramdin 16:07, 6 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Redundancy

Fereydan_County and Fereydan seem redundant, merge? - Wherewithal (talk) 12:40, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Expansion

It might also be worth noting the migration of many Fereydani-Armenians to Soviet Armenian (~1947+). If I recall correctly, these migrations were induced by misleading claims of a "better life" by Armenian nationalists, and by Soviets opening their border. This was done under the auspices of repopulating parts of A.S.S.R. depopulated by Stalin.

Additionally, there is an annual meet-up of "Peretsi"s at Rose Bowl Park in Pasadena Balboa Park. - Wherewithal (talk) 12:40, 26 May 2008 (UTC)