Armenian-Chinese Friendship School: Inspiring Futures Through Professional Orientation in Ethnography and Design
On October 31, 2024, the Armenian-Chinese Friendship School Foundation, located in Yerevan, Armenia, hosted a significant seminar led by the Armenian stylist and ethnographer, Vahe Kotanyan. This seminar, which addressed the theme of "Professional Orientation," aimed to provide an in-depth
A Cultural Exhibition of Armenian Identity: Traditional Costumes and Performing Arts at Tianjin Foreign Studies University
On October 24th, a cohort of Armenian international students in China participated in a fashion show of national costumes at Tianjin Foreign Studies University, highlighting the richness of Armenian cultural heritage. The students showcased traditional garments alongside performances of Armenian
A Glimpse of Armenia in China: Fostering Cultural Understanding at Great Light Montessori
In October, the Great Light Montessori Kindergarten in Guangzhou dedicated the month to the exploration of Armenian culture, traditional garments, and heritage. Under the guidance of their Armenian teacher, Armine Simonyan, and with the support of the international teaching staff,
“1489” Unites Cultures: Director Shoghakat Vardanyan Meets with Armenian Community at West Lake IDF Film Festival
The Armenian documentary "1489" made its debut in China at the West Lake IDF Film Festival in Hangzhou on October 26 and 27. The location for this event is the China Academy of Art, situated at No. 352, Xiangshan Road,
Silk Road Serenity: Celebrating the Unity of Humanity and Nature
In the heart of a vast desert landscape, a magnificent sculpture carved from red sandstone, depicting an infant in a serene slumber, stands as a testament to the ancient ties between civilization and the natural environment. This remarkable piece, entitled
Empowering Tomorrow and Fostering Community Engagement: Inauguration of the Armenian Diaspora Youth Ambassador Program 2024
The Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia is currently executing the annual Diaspora Youth Ambassador program, which is funded by the Government of the Republic of Armenia and the Jinishian Memorial Foundation. The
Elegance Through Time: The 1881 Armenian Wedding Dress in The Met Collection
The opulent silk and gold components of this garment housed at the Metropolitan Museum of America (Accession Number: 1991.55), alongside its elegantly flowing silhouette, underscore its designation for ceremonial use within Armenian culture. This dress, generously provided by Mrs. Fimi
Ukhtasar Petroglyphs: Ancient Echoes on Armenia’s Sacred Rocks
The Ukhtasar Petroglyphs, known as the rock carvings of Mount Ukhtasar or "Pilgrim Mountain," are located near the town of Sisian in the southern region of Armenia's province of Syunik. This site encompasses over 1,000 adorned rock fragments stretching to
Zhang Heng’s Seismoscope: Ancient Precision in Earthquake Detection
In 132 AD, the polymath Zhang Heng of China devised an intricate seismoscope that garnered significant fascination for its peculiar precision. This remarkable bronze apparatus, adorned with eight dragon heads, concealed a subtle yet ingenious mechanism. Each dragon grasped a
The essential contributions of Armenians to the translation of the Bible into Chinese and Uyghur
During the 16th and 17th centuries, Jesuit missionaries made early attempts to translate portions of the Bible into Chinese. However, the credit for the first complete Chinese translation of the Bible goes to Hovhannes Ghazarian. Another Armenian, Johannes Avetaranian, is
