Armenia: Gyumri hosts dozen Armenian and foreign rock bands

September 24, 2016 By administrator

rock-bands-gyumri With the support of the Ministry of Culture and at the initiative of the youth culture NGO “Tsiranapogh” September 24-25 of this year Gyumri will host the International Rock Festival “Gyumri RockFest -2016” dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Armenia’s Independence, information and public relations department of the ministry informs.

This program is one of the winning projects of the contest to host musical and theatrical events, exhibitions, films and other cultural programs to mark the 25th anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Armenia.

Rock Festival, which is being implemented in the framework of the “Day of Gyumri” is an unprecedented event in the cultural annals of the second city of the republic: Gyumri for the first time will receive about ten influential Armenian and foreign rock bands.

Festival Gala Concert will be held on September 25 at 17:00 at “Sev Berd” (Black Fortress) of Gyumri. The concert will be preceded by a variety of activities in different parts of the city by groups of participating in the festival.

Tokyo hosts week of Armenian culture

March 29, 2016 By administrator

A week of Armenian culture was organized in Tokyo from March 22 to 27 to introduce the Armenian art to the Japanese society.
A range of events were held as part of the initiative, attracting both Japanese and Armenian artists, the Foreign Ministry’s press service reports.
The week of culture opened at the exhibition hall Daikanyama Hillside Terrace, which held an exhibition featuring the Japanese aesthetic art, including pieces by Arev Petrosyan, an Armenian artist and designer, and Makoto Maeda, a Japanese painter.

Also, prominent Armenian opera singer Arax Mansouryan performed a concert accompanied by pianist Takahiro Akiba. The participants enjoyed joint classical music concerts by Armenian and Japanese musicians, as well as movies of Armenian and Japanese productions.
The Week of Culture was organized by the Armenian Embassy to Japan in collaboration with the Foreign Ministry and the Japan International Cooperation Agency, as well as community organizations and other institutions.

Bundestag hosts Armenian-German Forum

May 21, 2015 By administrator

The Armenian-German Forum opened at the German Bundestag on May 20. The event has brought together political and public figures, scientists and businessmen, who will make their contribution to the development of Armenia-Germany ties, Germany-based Armenian journalist Tigran Petrosyan told Panorama.am.

The forum is chaired by German MP Albert Weiler (Christian Democratic Union).

Armenian MP, chairman of Armenia-Germany Parliamentary Friendship Group Artak Davtyan also attended the event on Wednesday.

Armenia’s newly appointed Ambassador to Germany Ashot Smbatyan has contributed to the establishment of the forum.

He expressed hope that the forum will afford new opportunities for the enhancement of Armenia-Germany relations.

Washington US Vice President Joseph Biden hosts prayer to commemorate #ArmenainGenocide victims

May 8, 2015 By administrator

United States Vice President Joseph Biden and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power, joined President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, Catholicos Karekin II, and Catholicos Aram I, in a prayer service as part of the National Armenian Genocide centennial commemoration at the National Cathedral. Over two thousand Armenian Americans filled the iconic sanctuary in the solemn centennial anniversary of the first genocide of the twentieth century, Massis Post reports.

Guests and representatives of various faiths gathered for “The Holy Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide: A Prayer for Justice and Peace” to remember those lost in the Genocide and to demonstrate gratitude for the regeneration of life for which the survivors and their saviors worked so hard.

The Most Rev. Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, welcomed attendees to the service and the Rev. Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit, General Secretary of the World Council of Churches, delivered the homily. The interfaith ceremony was led by His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, and His Holiness Aram I Catholicos of the Holy See of Cilicia.

Also in attendance were the descendants of saviors who contributed to the survival of thousands of Armenians a century ago. During the service, they were acknowledged and praised for their human compassion and selfless bravery.

“Worshippers of all faiths long for a world of tolerance and devoid of hate and violence,” said Noubar Afeyan, Chair of the NCAGC Steering Committee, who is himself the descendant of a Genocide survivor.

Reflecting on the day’s service, the Armenian President offered his perspective:

“It was truly an honor to address the congregation at the National Cathedral,” said President Sargsyan. “Today’s ecumenical prayer demonstrated a powerful call to unite this community in the spirit of gratitude, justice and peace.”

“It is important to recognize that we must work together to forge a more peaceful future. Genocide can happen anywhere, at any time; there is no generation, religion or ethnic group that is immune—history has shown this. What happened in 1915 to the Armenian people whether we call it tragedy for geopolitical reasons or massacres, it is genocide by its very intent and means, and genocide is a crime against humanity” emphasized His Holiness Aram I during the ceremony.

“We seek to inspire a change of spirit in people—an awakening of the heart that will influence future generations. The events in Washington are a testament to our strength, 100 years after the Genocide, as we join together to promote peace, honor those lost, and protect those at risk around the world no matter their race, religion or ethnicity,” said His Holiness Karekin II.

The service is part of a series of commemorative events planned by the NCAGC to mark the 100th anniversary of the Genocide. Upcoming events include a concert at the Strathmore featuring performances by renowned Armenian musicians May 8 at 8 p.m., a Divine Liturgy at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception May 9 at 10 a.m., a banquet dinner and awards ceremony at the Marriot Marquis May 9 at 5:30 p.m., and various other exhibitions and cultural events.

Armenia ready to host the Assyrians driven out by the IE

March 3, 2015 By administrator

The Armenian authorities have responded without hesitation Friday, February 27 at the call of the Assyrian community asking them to host the Assyrian refugees who had to leave their ancestral lands in Syria, where they were driven out by the jihadists of Islamic state (EI). The head of the Armenian Migration Service Gagik Yeganyan said at a press conference that the Republic of Armenia was held by its laws protect people prey to

Spanish La 2 Channel hosts debate on the Armenian Genocide

February 26, 2015 By administrator

Spanish La 2 Channel hosts debate on the Armenian Genocide

Earlier this month Spain’s Second Television Channel (La 2) hosted a debate on the Armenian Genocide. The guests of the talk show were President of Ararat Armenian Association Ararat Ghukasyan and author of the new book “The Memory of Ararat” (“La memoria del Ararat”), writer, journalist, correspondent for the “El periódico” Daily Xavier Moret.

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The discussions focused on the Armenian Genocide, the reasons for, the process and the consequences of that crime against humanity, its recognition and Turkey’s state policy of denial.

The program began with the screening of a cognitive documentary film about the Armenian Genocide.

“The 10 million Armenians living in Armenia and abroad definitely feel the trace of the Genocide that will remain an unhealed wound as long as there is no adequate response and as long as Turkey continues to deny the Armenian Genocide,” Ararat Ghukasyan said.

When asked whether time can play a role or not, Ghukasyan said: “Even if 100 years go by, forgetting it will be a sin not only for us – Armenians, but also for the international community, at large.”

Writer Xavier Moret noted that he visited Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex on 24 April 2013 and added: “You definitely have to go there to understand what it is. Armenia is a marvelous country, and the Armenian people are marvelous. You definitely have to visit Armenia to understand their hospitality, their love, their sorrow and all this. I am in love with Armenia.”

The hostess of the show Marta Caseres said she had invited Turkey’s Ambassador and representatives of the Turkish Embassy, but they didn’t even respond to the invitation.

Writer Xavier Moret said it’s very important for countries like Spain and Israel to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide so that such crimes are never repeated.

At the end, Ararat Ghukasyan cited William Saroyan’s famous words about the Armeninas: “For when two of them meet anywhere in the world, see if they will not create a New Armenia.”

AGMI to Host 12th Conference of International Association of Genocide Scholars

September 17, 2014 By administrator

The Armenian Genocide Museum and Institute will host a conference of the International Association of Genocide Scholars in 2015

The International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) will hold its twelfth meeting in Yerevan from 8 to 12 July, 2015, hosted by the Armenian Genocide Museum & Institute (AGMI). Director of the AGMI Hayk Demoyan will serve as Local Conference Chair. The conference theme is “Comparative Analysis of 20th Century Genocides.”

2015 is an important year for all Armenians worldwide in terms of commemoration of the centennial of the beginning of the Armenian Genocide. The Armenian Genocide is considered as the first genocide of the 20th century and in many ways served as a template for subsequent genocidal crimes.

2015 is also the year of 70th anniversary of the end of WWII and the Holocaust. Therefore, it is a significant time to analyze both crimes and all genocides of the 20th century in global and comparative perspectives. The event will bring together hundreds of renowned genocide scholars from all around the world.

The International Association of Genocide Scholars recognized the Armenian Genocide in 1997 and was awarded the Armenian President’s 2010 Prize for considerable contribution to the international recognition of the Armenian Genocide.

The International Association of Genocide Scholars is a global, interdisciplinary, non-partisan organization that seeks to further research and teaching about the nature, causes, and consequences of genocide, and advance policy studies on genocide prevention.

The Association, founded in 1994, meets regularly to consider comparative research, important new work, case studies, the links between genocide and other human rights violations, and prevention and punishment of genocide. The Association holds biennial conferences and co-publishes the scholarly journal Genocide Studies and Prevention.

A central aim of the Association is to draw academics, activists, artists, genocide survivors, journalists, jurists, public policy makers, and other colleagues into the interdisciplinary study of genocide, with the goal of prevention.