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 for his exceptional talent as an artist, potter, and stone engraver.Throughout his illustrious career, Sahakyan's works have been showcased in numerous exhibitions in the Armenian Republic during the Soviet era, the Soviet Union, and international exhibitions. His artistry has earned him numerous accolades in the form of gold, silver, and bronze medals, diplomas, and awards. Sahakyan was known for his
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 from China and a foreign country each. This year, Jessie won the "Annual Global Champion" title for representing Armenia. During her speech, Jessie, who overcame cancer and has a unique skin type with vitiligo, emphasized the importance of showcasing the beauty and uniqueness of every woman. She expressed that neither cancer nor vitiligo nor any other adversity should distort a woman's
The Armenian State Symphony Orchestra invited to the prestigious contest in China honoring Aram Khachaturian
An international contest in honor of composer Aram Khachatryan's 120th anniversary is currently taking place in China for the first time. The competition is being organized by a partnership between the Aram Khachaturian Cultural Foundation, Chinese authorities, Beijing Municipality, and the Beijing National Opera Theater.The Armenian State Symphony Orchestra has been invited by the Chinese side to accompany the musicians who have passed the final stage of the competition. Sergey Smbatyan, a renowned conductor and Founding Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra, Principal Conductor of the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, and Artistic Director of the Khachaturian
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 to the yin and yang philosophy of balance and harmony in the cosmos. The celebration is believed to usher in longer daylight hours, thereby creating an increase in positive energy flow.During the Zhou Dynasty (1045 BC–256 BC), the Chinese people first began celebrating the Dongzhi Festival, which was later declared an official celebration during the Han Dynasty (206 BC–220 BC).
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 of its story.The documentary follows the lives of four dedicated craftspeople in Los Angeles who are responsible for maintaining over 80,000 student musical instruments. The general manager, Steve Bagmanyan, leads the team, and his personal story of ethnic persecution in Azerbaijan in the 1980s is central to the film's narrative. The documentary blends the intimate personal histories of the craftsmen
