Armenian students celebrate their cultural heritage at Nanjing University’s annual prestigious international festival in China
In early May 2025, Armenian students from Nanjing University proudly represented their homeland at the institution's annual International Festival. Adorned in exquisite traditional costumes from the ChinArmArt collection, they transformed their national booth into an immersive cultural showcase that drew considerable attention.The Armenian exhibit distinguished itself through multiple engaging elements. Visitors experienced interactive cultural games, examined handcrafted traditional accessories, and sampled authentic Armenian specialties, including fine wines and delicate pastries. This multisensory presentation offered attendees a comprehensive introduction to Armenia's rich historical and artistic heritage.This participation continues a proud tradition of cultural ambassadorship. Armenian students in Nanjing, China's historic southern
The Armenian student from Nanjing University, China, showcased the Armenian taraz at the Young Leaders Sustainability Week in Tashkent
Mane Vardanian, an Armenian student at Nanjing University, represented both her homeland and academic institution with distinction during the Young Leaders Sustainability Week held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from April 23 to 26, 2025. This prestigious forum, co-organized by the International Institute of Meta Professionals, an affiliate of UNESCO, and Tashkent State Agrarian University, brought together emerging leaders from over 30 countries to promote the UN Sustainable Development Goals.During the event, Vardanian delivered a speech on climate action and presented innovative approaches to sustainable development, drawing on her research at Nanjing University.One of the highlights of the cultural dinner was Vardanian's
Armenian Academics Foster Cross-Cultural Dialogue at Shandong University International Conference on South Caucasus-China Relations
The academic conference “From the South Caucasus to China: Historical Heritage and Modern Economic and Cultural Convergence” (April 26, Shandong University of Aeronautics) opened new pathways for scholarly collaboration. Armenian diplomatic representation was prominent, featuring Mr. Koryun Ghazaryan (Economic and Trade Attaché) and Mr. Harutyun Hayrapetyan (First Secretary) from the Armenian Embassy to China, alongside former Ambassador Mr. Manassarian, highlighting Armenia’s dedication to academic diplomacy. H.E. Mr. Paata Kalandadze, Ambassador of Georgia to China, as well as the representatives of the Embassy of Georgia, also participated, reflecting regional cooperation.Chinese perspectives were represented by Yu Hongjun, former Vice Minister of the
Sir Catchick Paul Chater Astvatsatryan: He gave Hong Kong its bones and its beauty
Born on 8 September 1846 in Calcutta, as recorded in the baptismal registers of the Armenian Church of Nazareth, Sir Catchick Paul Chater (originally named Hatchik Pogos Astvatsatryan) emerged from tragic beginnings to become the preeminent force behind Hong Kong's modernization. Orphaned by 1855, as documented in The Hongkong Telegraph's obituary of 28 May 1926, young Chater received his education at La Martinière College, with college archives confirming his attendance from 1855 to 1862. His arrival in Hong Kong in 1864, noted in the Hong Kong Almanack of 1865, marked the beginning of an extraordinary journey that would see him
Strategies for Armenian Heritage Preservation: Insights from Armenian Diasporic Communities in Russia and China
On April 6 at 6:00 PM Yerevan time, the Armenian communities of Russia and China will host their first joint online event, "Cultural Heritage Preservation," uniting Diaspora Youth Ambassadors (DYAP) from multiple Russian cities (Anapa, Sochi, Tyumen, Tver, Saint Petersburg, and Tambov) with their counterparts in China to explore practical methods of preserving Armenian cultural heritage abroad, featuring presentations by Dr. Ani Margaryan, a postdoctoral researcher specializing in Armenian-Chinese cultural exchange, and Dr. Armine Tigranyan, historian and researcher from Yerevan State University.The speakers and moderators will discuss maintaining traditions, historical awareness, and Armenian identity in diaspora communities.The registration is required
