Armenia was presented at the 10th Chinese Poetry Spring Festival
In January 2024, the 10th Spring Chinese Poetry Festival Gala Awards Ceremony featured distinguished poets from 30 countries. Among the esteemed participants and winners was the Armenian writer Armenuhi Sisyan. Her contributions have gained global recognition and have been translated into 31 languages, including Chinese, English, and Spanish.The event, which was broadcast live on Beijing Radio and several television channels, garnered a viewership of 13 million in China alone, strengthening cultural ties between nations and cementing the importance of the arts in fostering global unity; the ceremony was a testament to the cultural richness and diversity of the participating nations
Armenia will exhibit the bronze statue of Goddess Anahit for the first time
The Tourism Committee of Armenia has recently made a momentous announcement: the statue of Goddess Anahit, a prominent character from Armenian mythology, will be put on display in Armenia for the first time. This exhibition, scheduled for September 2024, is the outcome of an unprecedented agreement between the History Museum of Armenia and the British Museum, where the statue is currently housed.The bronze head of the statue, believed to represent the Armenian goddess Anahit, was discovered in 1872 in the town of Sadak (formerly Satala) in northeastern Turkey. The head is assumed to depict Anahit in the guise of Aphrodite
The photo shoot in Foshan, China, showcased the beauty of Armenian women in national costume
Recently, a photo shoot was organized by FUNCTIONZ Studios in Foshan city, China, to showcase Armenian traditional garments featuring Ourfa embroidery. The photo shoot was a confident display of the grace and elegance of Armenian women, highlighting the striking colors and intricate floral designs of Armenian folk costumes. Models Hasmik Sanamyan, also known as Jessie, and Araksie Aloyan, both of Armenian descent, were featured in the shoot.It is notable that Jessie, an Armenian model, achieved victory at the "World Madam Competition 2023" held in Shenzhen, China. Despite facing challenges such as cancer and vitiligo, she boldly emphasized the importance of
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of one of the world cinema giants- Sergei Parajanov
The hundredth anniversary of Sergei Parajanov - born Sarkis Hovsepi Parajaniants, a prominent cultural icon of the South Caucasus region, is celebrated today. Parajanov was born to artistically gifted Armenian parents on January 9th, 1924, in Tbilisi, Georgia. He had a remarkable career working for Dovzhenko Film Studio, Armenfil’m, and Georgia Film Studio, where he adeptly navigated the intricacies of the Soviet film industry. While his earlier works adhered to the prescribed norms of socialist realism, his later films deviated radically from established cultural conventions.Parajanov is widely regarded by film critics, historians, and filmmakers as one of the greatest and
Armenian performing arts and traditional garments showcased to Chinese audiences in Beijing and Qingdao
In the final weeks of December 2023, the country of China was alive with excitement and celebration as various cultural festivals and celebrations unfolded. Amidst the many enthusiastic participants and performers, there were Armenian students and residents who were eager to showcase the rich history, culture, and traditions of their homeland to an international audience. One of the standout performers was Eliz Stepanyan, who was the only Armenian student studying at the Beijing International Studies University. On December 29th, she took part in the International Festival, where she impressed and delighted students from all over the world, including Ghana, Morocco,
