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
“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,
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.
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
Bridging Cultures Online: Armenian and Chinese Students Connect in Landmark Exchange Webinar
On December 14, the Diaspora Youth Ambassador to China, Mane Vardanyan, hosted an online Exchange Webinar that brought together Armenian students in China and Chinese students in Armenia. Designed to deepen mutual understanding and foster lasting connections, the event centered
Diaspora Youth Ambassador to China Presents Armenian Culture at “East Meets West” Carnival
On November 2nd, Mane Vardanyan, the Diaspora Youth Ambassador to China, led and organized the Armenian Stand at the "Wisdom Across Ages, Encounters of East and West" Carnival, hosted by the Committee of the Communist Youth League of Nanjing University.
La Voz Armenia Connects the Armenian Diasporas of Spain and China: An Interview with ChinArmArt
In a step toward strengthening global Armenian connections, the Armenian diasporic communities of Spain and China have entered into a meaningful cultural dialogue through a recent feature in La Voz Armenia. The Spanish-Argentinian newspaper, with its nearly two-decade legacy of
For Second Year, Armenian Community of China Gains Official Voice in Diaspora Youth Ambassador Program
The fifth edition of the Diaspora Youth Ambassador program (DYAP) was officially launched on September 22 in Yerevan, organized by the RA Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs. The initiative brings together 27 young Armenians from 14 countries
Armenian National Youth Forum 2025 Concludes with Strong Outcomes
The Armenian National Youth Forum 2025 and Diaspora Youth Ambassador Program (DYAP) 2024-2025 have successfully concluded in Yerevan. The three-day event brought together 800 Armenian youth aged 18-35 from the Diaspora and Armenia for discussions, workshops, and cultural exchanges. Participants
