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Opening ceremony of the bust of Calouste Gulbenkian


Months ago, the bust of Calouste Gulbenkian, renowned philanthropist in the sphere of Armenian Church and culture, was placed in the junction of Gyulbenkyan-Khachatryan streets of Arabkir community. The area has been removed and the small park was constructed. The opening ceremony of the bust took place in recent days.
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“Don’t Forsake Me” – premiere of the first inclusive performance


Within the scope of HayFest International Theatre Festival, the stage of Small Theatre hosted the premiere of the dance performance “Don’t Forsake Me”. This is the performance of the very first Armenian professional inclusive group.
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“Katnaghbyur (Milk Spring)” creative camp in Gyumri


From August 1 to September 26, creative youth gathering called Katnaghbyur was held. 200 children participated in the Republican contest “I am the Daredevil of Sasun” organized within the frame of the initiative. The final phase included meeting of 25 best participants in Gyumri.
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34 military servants at Gugark Diocese were awarded medals


During the event organized on the occasion of the 23rd anniversary of Armenian Independence held at St. Grigor Narekatsi Church hall, the military servants of the third army unit were awarded with Governmental and institutional medals. Archbishop Sebouh Chuldjian, the Primate of Gugark Diocese, delivered his blessing speech.

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Indian Film Week in Yerevan


From September 16-19, Indian Film Week was celebrated in Moscow Cinema House to mark 100th anniversary of Bollywood.

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Discover Sanahin


Charity event “Discover Sanahin” was implemented in the region of Alaverdi through joint funding by the World Vision Armenia and VivaCell MTS. Young tour guides trained within the scope of the project, delivered a 10-day free tour guide services in the territory of Sanahin Monastery Complex presenting replicas of rare manuscripts and organizing sale of souvenirs.

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Fuller Center for Housing in Vanadzor


Within the scope of the project “Embassies Build” of the Housing Center, two-storeyed cottages are built in Taron 3 District in Vanadzor. The construction was attended by the U.S. Ambassador to Armenia, John A. Heffern and the Ambassador of Lithuania to Armenia, Mr. ErikasPetrikas.
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Khachverats in Aparan Holy Cross Church


On the Feast of Exaltation of the Holy Cross thousands of pilgrims are flocking in Aparan Holy Cross Church. According to the tradition, a relic of Lord’s Cross is kept under the altar of the Church.
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Holy Mother of God Church in Bambakashat turned 100


On the occasion of 100th anniversary of Holy Mother of God Church in Bambakashat, Armavir, the blessing ceremony of the cross erected at the village entrance was followed by the Cross March. The March was attended by Hasmik Sargsyan, grand-daughter of the Church founder Father Hovhannes. She has published the documentary book “I Pass My Cross”, which contains the chronology of the 100 years old Church.

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Holy Mother of God Church in Dzithank re-consecrated


Holy Mother of God Church in Dzithank, Shirak Diocese, like many other churches in Soviet times, was forgotten and forsaken. Some months ago the Church was renovated with the financial support of Moscow-based Rustam Stepanyan originating from Dzithank. Recently, Bishop Mikael Ajapahian re-consecrated the prayer house.

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An Armenian Church Youth Center opening in Gyumri


Another Armenian Church Youth Center will open soon in Shirak Diocese to make the seventh of all Youth Centers operating under the auspices of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. The Center will operate in the Officer House of Gyumri which was totally demolished after the earthquake of 1988 and was under construction since 2007.

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“Komitas: Emotions” – concert at the Chamber Music House


In the concert dedicated to the 145th anniversary of Komitas, the known and unknown creations of Komitas sound anew by the performance of musicians GrigorArakelyan, Vahan Artsruni, Hasmik Baghdasaryan, Emmanuel Hovhannisyan.