The Shape Beneath: Armenian Designer Artem Muradyan’s Multiscript Campaign for Cultural Inclusion
In May 2026, Artem Muradyan, an Armenian communication design student from Tongji University, unveiled his graduation project: Ձևի Հիմքում / The Shape Beneath / 形之下. The project is an inclusive cultural campaign identity concept developed for the Matenadaran museum in
Marash Embroidery: A Webinar on Heritage and Craft
On July 18, Mane Vardanyan, Diaspora Youth Ambassador to China, in collaboration with the Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief (SOAR), hosted an online webinar dedicated to the history, cultural significance, and preservation of Marash embroidery. The event featured master embroiderer
Armenian Diaspora Youth Ambassadors Discuss Armenian Contributions in China and Iran
On June 5, 2026, an online meeting featured Mane Vardanyan, 2025/2026 Diaspora Youth Ambassador to China, and Predita Gharibyan, 2025/2026 Diaspora Youth Ambassador to Iran. The central theme was the influence and contributions of the Armenian people across the cultural,
An Armenian Silver Votive Object: Incense, Memory, and Craft in Kayseri
The Walters incense burner (accession number 57.1845), executed in silver in 1791 in Kayseri (Caesarea), embodies the formal and epigraphic conventions of Armenian liturgical metalwork. The object is conceived as a miniature domed church, its interior partitioned into three compartments
Armenian Diaspora Youth Ambassadors from China and Canada Host Webinar on Cultural Heritage Preservation
On May 3, 2026, Mane Vardanyan, serving as the Armenian Diaspora Youth Ambassador to China, and Maral Matig, Diaspora Youth Ambassador to Canada, co-organized an online webinar titled “Preserving Armenian Cultural Heritage in Diasporic Communities.” The session brought together participants
Armenian Student Siranush Adamyan Shines at Tianjin Normal University’s International Chinese Language Day
On April 18, Tianjin Normal University hosted the 2026 "International Chinese Language Day" celebration alongside the launch of the 3rd Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei ASEAN Students' "Me and China" Chinese Story Short Video Exhibition. Among the many talented participants was Armenian student Siranush
Armenian Presence in the Production and Circulation of Ship-Decorated Early Modern Ceramics and Textiles
by Ani Margaryan The depiction of sailing vessels on a diverse corpus of objects d’art—from Iznik and Kütahya ceramics produced in Asia Minor to Chinese export porcelains manufactured in Jingdezhen for international markets—serves as more than a decorative motif. The ship
Diaspora Youth Ambassador to China Hosts Online Meeting to Present Diaspora Programs
On March 1, Mane Vardanyan, the Diaspora Youth Ambassador to China, held an online meeting to present the 'Diaspora Youth Ambassador' program and other initiatives of the Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia.
A Pair of Armenian-Inscribed Rare Gloves: Stitching History, Family, Tradition, and Loss
By Ani Margaryan Within the collection of the History Museum of Armenia resides a pair of cataloged wool gloves, designated E-No. 1303 and attributed to the late nineteenth century, with an unknown place of origin. The artifact's primary historical link is
Online “Coffee Talk” Bridges Armenian Diasporas of China and Poland
On January 10, an inspiring online forum titled “Coffee Talk: The Diaspora Speaks” successfully united young professionals from Armenian communities worldwide. The event was co-convened by Diaspora Youth Ambassadors Mane Vardanyan (China) and Yeva Hovsepyan (Poland), highlighting a special connection
