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False testimonyOn his birthday, Hayk received petards from his older brother, Vahe. However, as he was sick that day, he asked Hayk to bring the present home. Hayk and his class-mates took the present from the shop and shoot the petard at school laboratory of chemistry. The laboratory was all burnt away. To save his brother, Vahe gave false testimony and put the blame on someone else. Nevertheless, he has pricks of conscience ... |
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Hashemite Kingdom of JordanThe program presents the cultural days spent in Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in 2012 and reflects on the historical-cultural heritage, history of certain cities, Armenian community of Jordan. |
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BellsThe reason why the band is named "Bells" does not have to do with the fact that they play with bells. The musical instruments bring interesting feeling of hearing bell chimes to the listeners. The instruments were a gift to Araratian Diocese from a group with the similar name coming from US to Armenia. For a while, the "Bells" silently waited its conductor and musicians. At that time, Vahe Keshishian, a musician from Diaspora, studied in Yerevan Musical Conservatory.Today, he is not only the conductor of the "Bells", but also a permanent resident of Armenia. |
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V. Revd. Archimandrite Aren ShahenianV. Revd. Archimandrite Aren Shahenian considers St. Gevorg Church of Mughni his own house; village people treat him as a family member. The Archimandrite came to Armenia from Italy. He deems servicing in his native land to be a big happiness. |
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ForgivenessForgiveness is one of the key aspects of Christian ethics. Why is it so important to forgive each other? What does it mean to each of the conflicting parties? Why should we sympathize with the sinner? Father Kyuregh Talyan and Father Ghazar Petrosyan answer the questions. |
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TransfigurationTransfiguration is one of the five Tabernacle Feasts of Armenian Church. Rev. Fr. Markos Mangasaryan andDeacon Varazdat Kocharyan talk about the origination of this Feast, what does it symbolize and its message to the believers. |
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Rafi VardanianRafi Vardanian moved to Armenia from the US. It's hard to describe in one or two words what he does: he teaches in TUMO Center, plays in Yerevan clubs, produces music, learns flamenco and oud, concerts in villages and writes screenplays. "Dilligence in something I learned here, there is so much to do here", our hero confesses. |
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Vardges AvagyanVardges Avagyan was born in Armenia, he is a physician by profession. For many years he lived outside Armenia for the purpose of studying and working, in Holland, Austria, England, Canada. He is back to Armenia, at last. "I want my children to be raised as Armenians, in the meanwhile I'll try to help my country", says Vardges. |
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Sako ArianSako Arian, Diaspora Armenian writer, moved with his family to and live in Armenia. In the opinion of the writer, writing about homeland in that very homeland has a totally different charm in it, while sustaining ones identity abroad requires additional efforts from an artist. |
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Patrick Verneuil MalakianPatrick Verneuil Malakian is the son of Henri Patrick Verneuil. In his childhood Patrick knew only that his family was different from the families of his friends - their last names were different, and oftentimes his grandma would speak in another language. The film "Mayrik" changed everything, or more exactly put everything in its place.... In 2010 Patrick and his sister Sofi were in Armenia. While traveling around Armenia, Sofi's little son, who was in Armenia forthe first time, said: "But I have already been here"... |
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Shahe KeshishianShahe Keshishian, Syrian Armenian, moved to Armenia for permanent residence. He teaches in the Musical School after Barsegh Kanachyan and conducts the group ''Bells''. |
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Merujan MinasianMerujan Minasian moved to Armenia from Iran, he is an architect and winner of a number of competitions. He studied and worked in US. |
