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Kamo Nigarian’s Exhibition “Schizopolis”Opened


Cafesjian Center for the Arts hosted Kamo Nigarian’s exhibition “Schizopolis”. The compositions criticize abuse of power, deprivation of a person of its will and the obsessive desire for power.  
2015-09-22 14:14:02
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New books 21.09.2015


Poet and translator Hakob Movses published a new book – “Notes”. It’s an example of the fragmented prose, a genre randomly found in contemporary Armenian literature. In the new book published by Antares Publishing House, the interlocuters are Jean-Claude Carriere and Umberto... more
2015-09-22 14:11:38
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“Three Apples Fell from Heaven”: Awards ceremony of 7th Festival of Story-Telling and Dialect


The qualifying round of the festival was held in the regions of Armenia. The selected participants competed in Hovhannes Tumanyan Museum for two days, which hosted the award ceremony in September 20.  
2015-09-22 14:08:37
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New international Artist Exchange Program is launched


A new program between Switzerland, Germany and Armenia on exchange of artists is launched. During the press conference, the name of the first Armenian artist was announced.  
2015-09-22 13:59:07
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Freedom fighter Armen Bayramyan – a participant of “We Stand with Our Soldier”


Over the course of the charity program “We Stand with Our Soldier” initiated by Ararat Patriarchal Diocese for the last two years, more than 600 families of military servants were provided with financial support. The participant of this program, freedom fighter Armen Bayramyan notes,... more
2015-09-22 13:38:05
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“Canonization: Who For?”: discussions by a priest and a historian


By the initiative of Tsirani Cultural Hub and Mediamax Company, the topic of canonizing Armenian Genocide victims is brought forward and discussed by Bishop Bagrat Galstanyan and Harutyun Marutyan, PhD in History, ethnographer.  
2015-09-22 13:33:55
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Miracle of Muron: the story of Jivan Gevorgyan from Berkarat


Fellow countrymen of 23 year old Jivan Gevorgyan call him “omnipresent”. However, Heghine, his aunt, believes it to be a miracle of Muron that today Jivan lives a whole life…
2015-09-22 13:29:22
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Components of Muron (Chrism) of Armenian Church


There are a number of sources on the materials used and the rules for preparing Muron. The earliest reference of the topic is the manuscript duplicated in 1461, which is kept in Matenadaran, containing 40 types of plants and flowers used for preparation of Muron.
2015-09-22 13:19:52
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Richard Bona in Yerevan to participate in Yerevan Jazz Fest


One of the most influential jazz musicians of the world Richard Bona is in Yerevan to partake in Yerevan Jazz Fest. Renowned bassist met with the journalists before the concert.  
2015-09-19 23:24:57
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Feast for progressive rock fans of Armenia


Chances to attend best rock bands of Europe are scarce in Armenia. The concert “Progressive Yerevan” joined by “Leprous” from Norway lasted till late night finding its continuation in Stop Club.  
2015-09-19 23:21:28
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First concert after the renovation of Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall


On September 15, following the renovation and technical equipment, Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall opened its doors. The first performance held in the renovated concert hall was that of the State Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia jointly with famous piano Nare Arghamanyan.  
2015-09-19 20:53:35
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New Armenian Church is underway in Ulyanovsk


On September 1-, the Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Russia and Nor Nakhichevan Archbishop Yezras Nersisiyan consecrated the grounds of the Church to be constructed in Ulyanovsk, Russia. The prayer house is constructed with the efforts of the local community occupying around 200 sq. m. area.... more
2015-09-18 21:37:09