Eve of Tearnyndaraj celebrated in Arabkir Church


Ceremonial fire, food, congratulations to the newly-weds, national songs and dances. The newly constructed church of Arabkir hosted the celebrations of the Eve of Tearnyndaraj.
 

Chorus compositions of Penderecki performed by “Hover”


The second concert of Penderecki Festival of February 15 took place in Komitas Chamber Music House.  Hover State Chamber Choir was on the stage.
 

Tigran Mansurian's Requiem was awarded the grand prize in Luxemburg


Tigran Mansurian's Requiem was awarded the grand prize of the International Classical Music Competition in Luxemburg in the category “Contemporary Music”. 
 

On the Feast of Bun Barekendan, the very first Divine Liturgy was offered in Arabkir newly-built church.


The first Divine Liturgy was offered in Arabkir newly-built church. It was dedicated to the Feast of Bun Barikendan. It was a double joy for community residents.
 

1dr.am - a platform for all bookworms


One dram - 1dr.am website is a book exchange platform, where both fiction, as well as professional literature can be found.
 

Feast of St. Sarkis in St. Sarkis Church


The Right Hand Reliquary of St. Sarkis was brought to St. Sarkis Cathedral of Ararat Patriarchal Diocese. The Divine Liturgy was attended by the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, the Minister of Defense and Yerevan Mayor. The Divine Liturgy was followed by the blessing ceremony of the youth performed Primate of Ararat Patriarchal Diocese His Holiness Navasard.
 

Gifts for soldiers from Eurnekian School


The students of Eurnekian Public School of the Mother See, together with the teachers and parents, were preparing parcels for the currently serving students of Eurnekian School and his friends in arms. The parcels prepared on the occasion of the Army Day will be sent out to four military units - Lusakert, Askeran, Martuni and Jrakan. 

Catholicos of All Armenians received the candidate of the RA President Armen Sargsyan.


On January 1, Catholicos of All Armenians received the candidate of Armenian president, the extraordinary and plenipotentiary Ambassador of Armenia to the United Kingdom Armen Sargsyan, 
 

International Documentary Film Festival "Apricot Tree" kicks off


From October 1 to 5, Yerevan and Ujan village of Aragatsotn region host the “Apricot Tree” International Documentary Film Festival.
 

The Concert of Cuban Musician Gonzalo Rubalcaba Marked the Closure of Yerevan Jazz Fest 2017


Already for the third year, Yerevan Jazz Fest is bringing world renowned jazz musicians to Armenia. This year the festival was held from October 26 to November 3. Yerevan and Gyumri were also jazzified. Megastars Marcus Miller and Gonzalo Rubalcaba were honorable guests of the festival concerts.
 

"The Diary of Anne Frank" has been translated from English into Armenian


“I hope I will be able to confide everything to you, as I have never been able to confide in anyone, and I hope you will be a great source of comfort and support.” With these words Anne, a 13-year-old Jewish girl, began writing her diary; she could not imagine that years later, “The Diary of Anne Frank” will become one of the bestselling and most read books in the world.
In 1962, the book was translated into Armenian from Russian. As a result of Soviet censorship, some details were omitted from the book. The complete translation of the “The Diary of Anne Frank” from English is already on the reader’s table. The cover of the book is designed like a cover of a diary. The translator and editor of the book is Lusine Hambaryan.
 

 

The history of A. Spendiaryan Opera and Ballet Theatre in one book


A book-album on the history of A. Spendiaryan Opera and Ballet Theatre was published to mark the 150th anniversary of the 85th theatre season and the first Armenian opera - Arshak II by Chukhajyan.