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
“Save Even a Single Member”: American‑Armenian Artist Hovsep Pushman’s 1915 Statement on the Armenian Genocide
Hovsep Pushman (1877–1966) occupies a distinctive position in the history of twentieth‑century art as an American painter of Armenian birth whose contemplative still lifes and sensitive portraits consistently integrated Asian—particularly Chinese—antiquities. His compositions frequently feature figurines of Buddha, bodhisattvas, Guanyin,
A Chinese Carpet in the Medici Collections: New Evidence for Sinology and Cross‑Cultural Exchange
For centuries, a large needlework carpet stored at the Pitti Palace in Florence was catalogued as Persian, Turkish, or, more recently, European. A new study by Ilenia Pittui of Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, published in Kervan – International Journal
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.
Armenian Student Shares Heritage at Tianjin Normal University, China
On December 31st, 2025, Tianjin Normal University’s festive atmosphere was enriched by a vibrant display of cultural pride. Armenian student Anahit Hakobyan took to the stage during the celebrations, performing a lively traditional Armenian dance that captivated the audience.Her performance
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
Armenian Culture in the Spotlight: Nord Anglia School Guangzhou Celebrates Heritage at International Day of Charity
On December 20, 2025, Nord Anglia School Guangzhou, Panyu hosted its annual International Day of Charity, a dynamic event dedicated to celebrating global diversity while raising funds for local community causes. Each year, the festival showcases more than 20 countries,
The Suzhou Museum: I.M. Pei’s East-West Synthesis
Commissioned by the Suzhou Municipal Government and completed in October 2006, the Suzhou Museum’s current internationally renowned home was designed by world-famous architect I. M. Pei. The museum itself was founded in 1960 and originally occupied the historic Zhong Wang
