Many traditions and customs of our ancestors have been lost or forgotten as a result of our dispossession from Armenia, or simply through time. Today we are uncovering one of these hidden traditions, hardly known to Armenians around the world - Harsneren, or “language of the bride.” Harsneren is the sign language developed and employed by newly wed Armenian women who historically, and still in many regions today, are not allowed to speak until granted permission by their husbands or husband’s family. Tune into our fascinating conversation with researcher Carla Kekejian on the first formal study of this incredibly impactful, yet consequential phenomenon.