Armenian female director won the top prize at the prestigious international documentary festival
Armenian director Shoghakat Vardanyan achieved a remarkable feat as her war documentary, titled "1489," clinched the prestigious top prize for Best Film at the renowned International Documentary Festival Amsterdam (IDFA). The distinguished accolade brings acclaim and includes a substantial 15,000 euro ($16,000) cash bursary, underscoring the film's exceptional merit."1489" delves into the deeply personal narrative of Shoghakat Vardanyan and her family as they navigate the arduous journey to uncover the fate of her brother, Soghomon. A 21-year-old student and musician on the cusp of completing his mandatory military service, Soghomon disappeared during Azerbaijan's military attacks against Armenia in September 2020
ChinArmArt was interviewed by the CGTN Armenian
The founder of the trilingual ChinArmArt informational and analytical website was recently interviewed by the Armenian service of China Global Television Network (CGTN).Ani Margaryan, an art historian with a Ph.D. in arts and humanities, emphasized in her brief interview that Armenian students, as the driving force of the Armenian community in China, can play a significant role in fostering stronger ties between China and Armenia. She also described China as a country with a plethora of opportunities and platforms for development and growth in various fields. The interview can be viewed by clicking on the link provided. https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F100087103937067%2Fvideos%2F1682698265555282%2F&show_text=false&width=267&t=0
The Armenian national costume capturing the hearts of Chinese audiences
Between October and November 2023, an increasing number of Armenian teachers and students in China embraced the use of Armenian folk costumes to exhibit the rich cultural heritage and national identity of their country. Among them, Karine Avdalyan, a teacher of Armenian origin at the Changzhou Changwai bilingual school, organized a class that focused on Armenian history and culture while donning Armenian garments from the Karin region. Her attire was accentuated with elegant headgear featuring intricate hand embroidery and beadwork. During the opening ceremony of the sports games at Nanjing University, an international cultural festival was conducted to showcase the ancestral heritage
The Armenia Promotion Week in Shanghai celebrated the Armenian rich cultural heritage
The ongoing 2023 Shanghai Armenia Promotion Week, taking place at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre until November 28th, is marked by the comprehensive representation of Armenian local production and cultural heritage. The event featured the emblematic Armenian products of brandy, honey, tea and a profound exhibition of the country's arts and crafts items. The event was complemented by a presentation by an Armenian student in China, Juleta Sahakyan, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Foreign Languages.The promotion week provides a significant platform for Armenian entrepreneurs to discover ideal partners, effectively penetrate the Chinese market, and augment their brand's international visibility. Winning
The renowned Khachaturian Trio of Armenia is set to perform a tour in China
The renowned Khachaturian Trio of Armenia is set to embark on a concert tour of China, with performances scheduled in several major cities, including Dalian, Chongqing, Beijing, and Tianjian. Below is the detailed itinerary of the tour.On Friday, December 15th, the trio will perform at the Dalian Grand Theatre. On Sunday, December 17th, they will take the stage at the Chongqing Guotai Art Centre. On Tuesday, December 19th, the Chengdu City Concert Hall will host their concert. On Thursday, December 21st, they will perform at the Beijing Forbidden City Concert Hall, and on Saturday, December 23rd, they will conclude their
