The "Discover Armenia from the Sky" international ballooning festival will take place from October 6 to 11.

Colorful hot air balloons will fill Armenia's skies for the eighth time. The festival kicks off near the Aparan Reservoir, while starting October 9, the balloons will launch from Republic Square in Yerevan. Twenty balloons from Armenia and eight other countries will participate in the event. In addition to demonstration flights, there will also be competitions. Plans are in place to host European and World championships in Armenia in the future. The Tourism Committee reports that the ballooning festival attracts significant interest from tourists.