Armenian Academics Foster Cross-Cultural Dialogue at Shandong University International Conference on South Caucasus-China Relations
The academic conference “From the South Caucasus to China: Historical Heritage and Modern Economic and Cultural Convergence” (April 26, Shandong University of Aeronautics) opened new pathways for scholarly collaboration. Armenian diplomatic representation was prominent, featuring Mr. Koryun Ghazaryan (Economic and Trade Attaché) and Mr. Harutyun Hayrapetyan (First Secretary) from the Armenian Embassy to China, alongside former Ambassador Mr. Manassarian, highlighting Armenia’s dedication to academic diplomacy. H.E. Mr. Paata Kalandadze, Ambassador of Georgia to China, as well as the representatives of the Embassy of Georgia, also participated, reflecting regional cooperation.Chinese perspectives were represented by Yu Hongjun, former Vice Minister of the
Sir Catchick Paul Chater Astvatsatryan: He gave Hong Kong its bones and its beauty
Born on 8 September 1846 in Calcutta, as recorded in the baptismal registers of the Armenian Church of Nazareth, Sir Catchick Paul Chater (originally named Hatchik Pogos Astvatsatryan) emerged from tragic beginnings to become the preeminent force behind Hong Kong's modernization. Orphaned by 1855, as documented in The Hongkong Telegraph's obituary of 28 May 1926, young Chater received his education at La Martinière College, with college archives confirming his attendance from 1855 to 1862. His arrival in Hong Kong in 1864, noted in the Hong Kong Almanack of 1865, marked the beginning of an extraordinary journey that would see him
Strategies for Armenian Heritage Preservation: Insights from Armenian Diasporic Communities in Russia and China
On April 6 at 6:00 PM Yerevan time, the Armenian communities of Russia and China will host their first joint online event, "Cultural Heritage Preservation," uniting Diaspora Youth Ambassadors (DYAP) from multiple Russian cities (Anapa, Sochi, Tyumen, Tver, Saint Petersburg, and Tambov) with their counterparts in China to explore practical methods of preserving Armenian cultural heritage abroad, featuring presentations by Dr. Ani Margaryan, a postdoctoral researcher specializing in Armenian-Chinese cultural exchange, and Dr. Armine Tigranyan, historian and researcher from Yerevan State University.The speakers and moderators will discuss maintaining traditions, historical awareness, and Armenian identity in diaspora communities.The registration is required
Get Your Questions Answered: ASAC’s Guide to Studying in China – March 27 Q&A
Join the Armenian Student Association of China (ASAC) for an exclusive Q&A session on Thursday, March 27, 2025 (2025/03/27), where ASAC's leadership team under Davit Mazmanyan will guide prospective students through China's university admissions process. The event will begin with a structured Q&A addressing questions submitted in advance via our Google Form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_YTWhpVUtROz6GpH2_NESuf1vUlyxVdEau49rMa556v2cpw/viewform ). This will be followed by a 5-10 minute open discussion for live questions. The session will particularly focus on the China admissions procedure while also covering scholarships, visa requirements, and cultural adaptation tips. Join the meeting through the Zoom link.https://us05web.zoom.us/j/86272709067?pwd=uVk3lnKv0GpVphF2798z8OaaaALOKe.1 Meeting ID: 862 7270 9067Passcode: 3wDgmEASAC
Armenian Attire in Porcelain: Figurines as Cultural Narratives
The Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, located in New York City, serves as the United States’ national museum of design. It operates under the Smithsonian Institution and is housed in the Andrew Carnegie Mansion on Fifth Avenue. Founded in 1897 by Sarah Cooper Hewitt, Eleanor Garnier Hewitt, and Amy Hewitt—granddaughters of industrialist Peter Cooper—the museum was established to educate the public on design and its influence on daily life.The Cooper Hewitt collection comprises over 210,000 objects spanning 30 centuries of design history. Among these is an 18 cm Armenian figurine produced by the Lomonosov Porcelain Factory, dated circa 1925 and
