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
Sahak Sahakyan: the master who opened up new horizons for Armenian folk art
Sahak Sahakyan (1929-2010), an artist of Armenian descent, is widely regarded as one of the most celebrated figures of his time. Born in Stepanavan in 1929, Sahakyan hails from a family originally from Mush, Western Armenia. His great-grandfather was known
The Armenian State Symphony Orchestra invited to the prestigious contest in China honoring Aram Khachaturian
An international contest in honor of composer Aram Khachatryan's 120th anniversary is currently taking place in China for the first time. The competition is being organized by a partnership between the Aram Khachaturian Cultural Foundation, Chinese authorities, Beijing Municipality, and
Film featuring Armenian story shortlisted for 2024 Oscar
According to the Armenian Film Society, "The Last Repair Shop," a short documentary directed by Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers, has been shortlisted for Best Documentary Short Film at the Oscars. The film features an Armenian character at the center
The beauty of poetry transcends borders and bridges cultures: Armenian-Chinese joint event held at the Dongyue Temple in Beijing
The Armenian Student Association of China (ASAC) organized a joint event with their Chinese counterparts, where the two cultures converged in a celebration of poetry and cultural harmony. The event took place at the Dongyue Temple in Beijing and was
An animated short film by a Swiss-Armenian filmmaker considered for the Academy Awards
ARMAT, an animated short film produced by Swiss-based filmmaker Élodie Dermange, whose grandfather is Armenian, is currently being considered for the Academy Awards, as the Hollywood Reporter has included ARMAT in its list of 15 animated short films that could
Young Armenian art historians presented their annual research at the National Academy of Sciences
Between December 8 and 11, the 16th annual scientific session of the Young Armenian Art Historians took place at the National Academy of Sciences in celebration of the 80th anniversary of its establishment.Eminent scholars from Armenia and abroad participated in
UNESCO has recognized the tradition of blacksmithing in the Armenian city of Gyumri as an Intangible Cultural Heritage
The practice of blacksmithing has played a pivotal role in the local identity and cultural characteristics of the Armenian city of Gyumri for centuries. Recognizing its significance, UNESCO has recently recognized the tradition of blacksmithing in Gyumri as an Intangible
The oeuvre of the Armenian modern artists displayed in Binzhou, China
The Binzhou Museum in Shandong Province, China, is presently exhibiting the works of Armenian contemporary artists owing to a fruitful collaboration with the Armenian Chinese Partnership Center. The exhibition showcases 34 pieces by sixteen artists, representing a diverse range of
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,
