The Armenian model invited as a jury for the Miss World International pageant in China
The Miss World International pageant is a well-known regional beauty pageant in China, showcasing participants from both Chinese and international backgrounds. Hasmik Sanamyan, an accomplished Armenian model and former beauty pageant winner, was invited by the pageant organizers to serve as a judge in the competition held in Guangdong province. The competition comprised three stages, with the final stage receiving coverage from Chinese TV stations in Shenzhen. Reflecting on her experience, Hasmik (Jessie) expressed that being a jury member was a remarkable and enlightening experience, signaling a new milestone in her career. She now aspires to represent Armenia in prominent international
The Armenian Student Association of China convened an important meeting in Yerevan
At a recent gathering in Yerevan on July 20th, the Armenian Student Association of China (ASAC) held an informative meeting. Its key members were introduced, and essential guidance was provided for current and prospective Armenian students in China. The meeting also served to bridge the gap between alumni and various generations of Armenians aspiring to pursue education in China. Attendees encouraged students to pursue their education in China, emphasizing the evident advantages and vast potential that the country offers as a host to international students. Additionally, the ASAC members discussed challenges that students might face in China and offered strategies to
Exploring the account of the Japanese vessel that rescued Armenians amidst the genocide
Upon the release of her latest publication, Dr. Anna Vardanyan, an accomplished author with a Ph.D. in Economics specializing in International Relations and Japanology, sheds new light on the historical ties between the Armenian and Japanese communities. Her work focuses on the Japanese-Armenian interactions amidst the tumultuous period of the Armenian genocide. Central to her research is the compelling account of the "Tokei Maru" ship, as Dr. Vardanyan delves into unexplored territory from the Armenian perspective. Motivated by a serendipitous discovery of a photograph depicting a Japanese vessel moored in Smyrna, her investigation took her across Greece, Japan, and the Armenian
Gagik Avetisyan’s legacy as a basement to the activation process of Sino-Armenian cultural exchanges
Gagik Avetisyan, a distinguished Armenian artist, theorist, and artisan (1957-2021) and a member of the Artists’ Union of Armenia left an indelible mark in fostering cultural exchange between China and Armenia. His pivotal role in bridging the artistic communities of these two nations was recognized in 2016 when he was bestowed with the prestigious Grigor Narekatsi medal, the highest honor in the cultural sphere of the Republic of Armenia. In the early 2010s, Avetisyan was instrumental in co-founding the "Armenian Palette" art festival, a groundbreaking initiative that united Armenian and foreign artists, with a particular emphasis on fostering collaboration with esteemed
Vehik Ter-Grigoryan: creating perpetual female characters
Vehik Ter-Grigoryan, a Soviet-Armenian artist, was born on April 29, 1903, in Akhaltsikhe, Georgia. She received her education at the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts and later moved to Yerevan in 1945, where she continued her artistic pursuits until her passing on March 9, 1965. Ter-Grigoryan's work was deeply influenced by the life and narratives of the Caucasus, a common theme among Tbilisi-Armenian artists. Her artistic repertoire encompassed various genres, including portraits, still lifes, compositional scenes, graphic works, and bookplates. She is particularly renowned for her portraits, which offer distinctive insights into the depicted characters, often featuring female subjects and
