Yerevan State Puppet Theatre of Armenia taking part in the International Puppet Festival in China
The Yerevan State Puppet Theater, named after Hovhannes Tumanyan, announced its participation in the upcoming 7th Shanghai International Puppet Festival on October 21st and 22nd. The theater will be showcasing its shadow puppetry production of "Thumbelina" at the festival, which serves as a testament to its artistic aptitude.Founded on June 1st, 1935, the theater operates alongside the Theater for Young Spectators and was established by Sofya Bejanyan, a stage director, along with the artist Gevorg Arakelyan and actors Pavlos Boroyan and Araksya Arabyan. The theater has an extensive repertoire of 50 performances and is continually expanding its reach. With more
Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge as a symbol of China’s self-reliance and collective strength
China is acknowledged for its exceptional bridges, with the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge standing out for its historical significance. During the Cultural Revolution in 1968, this double-decked bridge was a pioneering feat that broke new ground. It was the first modern bridge to be designed and constructed entirely by Chinese architects without any foreign assistance. As a result, it became an emblem of the nation's strong will, collective power, independence, and unity and a cherished icon of Nanjing, China's former capital. For generations in Nanjing and other parts of the country, it has been a source of pride, a reminder
“Armenian Jazz Treasure” Tigran Hamasyan touring in China
Tigran Hamasyan, known as the "Armenian Jazz Treasure," "Jazz Music Pioneer," and "Modern Jazz Piano Master," is one of the most unique and exceptional jazz pianists and composers of our time. His music is heavily influenced by traditional Armenian and American jazz music. In contrast to other jazz pianists who usually start their careers by playing and arranging traditional jazz standards before composing their own compositions, Tigran has always composed, recorded, and performed his original musical compositions and traditional Armenian songs since 2005. He only started playing traditional jazz standards on his eleventh album, StandArt, where he creatively combines traditional jazz,
Chariots and carts in ancient Armenia and ancient China
by Ani Margaryan The Lchashen Settlement, located in modern-day Armenia, has long captivated archaeologists as a fascinating Bronze Age structure. In the 1950s, a necropolis was uncovered in the area, containing approximately 800 tombs presumed to have belonged to the upper class. The graves contained buried bulls, horses, and valuable artifacts, all of which indicate the high status of those interred. Of particular interest were human skeletons found sitting in carts or chariots adorned with intricate designs and inscriptions. These carts and chariots were believed to be the means by which the deceased were transported to the afterlife. Remarkably well-preserved chariots
Akhtamar: The Armenian legend of the tragic romance between a princess and a man of humble origins
There is a romantic tale that has been passed down through generations about Akhtamar Island in Lake Van, which can be found in the Vaspurakan region of Western Armenia. It revolves around the doomed love between Princess Tamar, a noblewoman of Armenian descent, and a commoner who would swim to the island every night, guided by a light lit by Tamar. Unfortunately, their secret was discovered by Tamar's father, who destroyed the light, leaving the boy stranded in the middle of the lake without any means of guidance. The boy's dying cries of "Akh, Tamar…" (Oh, Tamar) can still be
