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Support to Syrian Armenians


Another call for supporting Syrian Armenians was made in the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of the USA. From 2012, a “Relief Fund in Support of Syrian Armenians” operates in the Diocese.
2014-02-24 20:43:37
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12th British Film Festival in Armenia kicked off


From February 22 through March 16, the best pieces of contemporary British film art, covering comedies, physiological thrillers and documental dramas, will be presented in Yerevan, Goris, Gavar, and Gyumri cinemas. This year the festival is devoted to inclusive and communication problems.
2014-02-24 20:25:02
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New books


The novel “Mist” by Miguel de Unamuno, “Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens” by James Matthew Barrie, the novel “Cross of Ashot Yerkat (the Iron)” by Anahit Parsamyan are now available at book-stores.
2014-02-24 20:15:48
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145th anniversary of Hovhannes Tumanyan in the museum named after the poet


On February 19, festive events came to add the numerous excursions to Tumanyan Museum. On the occasions of the anniversary of the most loved poet of Armenians and the day of presenting books, the Museum had prepared many surprises.
2014-02-24 20:10:05
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New musical instrument – bass kanoon


Musicians state, that this version of kanoon – bass kanoon, is a revolution in Armenian music. The presentation of the instrument took place in Arno Babajanian Concert Hall. The author was awarded with St. Grigor Narekatsi Medal.
2014-02-24 17:01:57
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Concert of Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia to the memory of Claudio Abbado


On February 19, on the initiative of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia, Verdi’s “Requiem” was performed at Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall, which was dedicated to the memory of Claudio Abbado. The stage was hosting famous Armenian soloists Hasmik Papyan, Barsegh Tumanyan,... more
2014-02-22 19:48:08
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Violinist Nikolay Madoyan–winner of Guinness World Record


On February 20, Nikolay Madoyan performed a musical heroic act on the stage of the Opera Theatre. Together with the Symphonic Orchestra of the Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet, he performed Paganinin’s six violin concertos for the duration of one evening. The concert was recorded and... more
2014-02-22 19:43:17
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Mid-term pedagogical meeting of spiritual-educational institutions of the Mother See


During the mid-term pedagogical meeting of spiritual-educational institutions of the Mother See, the Rectors of Gevorkian Theological Seminary, Vaskenian Seminary and Harichavank Seminary presented detailed reports on the learning process in spiritual institutions.
2014-02-22 08:52:58
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Restoration of medieval manuscripts


There is no professional manuscript restoration school in Armenia. This work is being accomplished by the Restoration Unit in Yerevan Matenadaran after Mesrop Mashtots.
2014-02-22 08:50:21
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Admission contest for Armenian Humanitarian Seminary of Calcutta finalized


The admission contest for teachers and students for the new academic year of Armenian Humanitarian Seminary of Calcutta has been finalized. 23 pupils and 63 teachers had applied for admission.
2014-02-22 08:47:33
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Today is the day of presenting books


Hovhannes Tumanyan’s birthday is marked as the day of presenting books. On that day, creative unions, publishing houses, literary magazines and periodicals present newly published books. Even the bookstores take a note of the increasing vivacity of the celebration each year. For many, the day... more
2014-02-19 17:34:50
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The Cross of Water Blessing returned to the Mother See


40 days after the ceremony of Water Blessing, the Godfather of the Cross, Moscow-based benefactor Hayk Maghakelyan, according to the tradition, solemnly rendered the Cross of Water Blessing to the Patriarch of Armenians in the Mother Church. Traditionally, the Cross has been permanently sheltered... more
2014-02-17 19:52:00