Enhancing cultural dialogue: Armenian culture and national costume presented in Guangdong, Foshan
In late November 2023, the CLBF Beihuichi Kindergarten in Foshan City, Guangdong, China, organized a successful "We Are the World" UN International Day event. The event aimed to introduce children and parents to the customs and cultures of different countries, promote an understanding of the world's diversity, and highlight the unique values and contributions of each country.One of the kindergarten's teachers, Amalya Poghosyan, who hails from Armenia, meticulously prepared her group to represent her homeland during the event. She wore a stylized version of the traditional Armenian garment, while her Chinese colleague, who held the Armenian national flag, donned the
The Armenian collector and connoisseur has put on display his collection of rare crosses
On December 1, Narek Van Ashughatoyan presented his collection of crosses to the public for the first time, with the aim of overcoming the "collector's egoism.” Narek chose the first words of the prayer dedicated to the cross as the title of the exhibition, namely, "Let your cross be our refuge, Lord Jesus.” The "Khach Qo" exhibition was held at the Museum of Russian Art and showcased wooden and metal crosses with a wide geographic and temporal coverage. In addition, the exhibition featured samples of embroidery, a page of parchment depicting the crucifixion episode, and the first Armenian printed Bible, opened
Gems of ChinArmArt collection: Replica of the Armenian traditional costume of Karin in China
The center of Bardzer Hayk, Karin, has been a preserving force for the age-old traditions of Armenian material culture and daily life, particularly in the areas of jewelry, tailoring, lace-making, and national costumes. The Treaty of Adrianapolis, signed in 1829, granted Armenians the right to reside in territories under the rule of the Russian Empire. This led to the migration of 90,000 Armenians from Bardzer Hayk, who brought with them the stylistic traditions of their costumes, which they preserved in Shirak, Javakhk, Akhaltsikha, and other regions. In Akhaltsikha alone, 6,000 Armenian families settled, keeping and preserving the traditions of Upper
“William Saroyan and Art” international conference commenced at the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia
The two-day international conference, "William Saroyan and Art," commenced today at the National Academy of Sciences in Armenia. The event is jointly organized by the Art Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia and the "William Saroyan" Foundation based in San Francisco.The opening session of this unprecedented conference in Saroyan studies was attended by Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports Daniel Danielyan. Distinguished scholars and emerging researchers from Armenia, Russia, the USA, Great Britain, Iceland, and Serbia actively participated in the conference.According to Anna Asatryan, the Director of the Art Institute of the NAS RA, the
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
