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 model with vitiligo who survived cancer won the beauty pageant held in Shenzhen, China
Hasmik Sanamyan, an Armenian model also known as Jessie, emerged victorious at the annual "World Madam Competition 2023" held in Shenzhen, China. The event is a beauty contest where women from different countries showcase their respective cultures, with one winner
The Winter Solstice festival in China is a celebration of balance, harmony, and delicious dumplings
The Dongzhi Festival, also known as the Winter Solstice Festival, is a traditional Chinese celebration that takes place during the Dongzhi solar term or winter solstice, occurring between December 21st and December 23rd. The festival's origins can be traced back
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
Armenian students in China showcased their talents and the rich culture of their country
In December 2023, Armenian students who are studying in China exhibited their skills and demonstrated the diverse and vibrant culture of their home country.On December 9th, the international forum "Chinese for the World: Openness into the Future" took place at
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 Chinese traditional form of art: New-Year pictures Nianhua
The Nianhua, also known as Chinese New Year pictures, is a popular form of Banhua in China. It is a colored woodblock print that is frequently used for decoration and ritual performances during the Chinese New Year Holiday. As the