The closing of the 19th Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival will be announced with writer and filmmaker Garin Hovannisian’s feature documentary INVISIBLE REPUBLIC, which captures the 2020 Artsakh war through the diary of...
The closing of the 19th Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival will be announced with writer and filmmaker Garin Hovannisian’s feature documentary INVISIBLE REPUBLIC, which captures the 2020 Artsakh war through the diary of writer and photographer Lika Zakaryan. The official closing ceremony of the festival will take place...
On 30 June, the European Commission and Europa Nostra announced the 2022 winners of the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards, funded by the EU Creative Europe programme. This year, which marks the 20th anniversary of Europe’s most prestigious awards in the heritage field, 30 heritage achievements from...
The 19th Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival will kick off with “Amerikatsi” (American) by director Michael Goorjian. The official opening ceremony of the festival will take place on July 10 at Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall. This year, the International Film Festival will present to the public films from different countries...
June 14, 2022: Aurora’s Sunrise is a historical animated documentary film about the life of Aurora Mardiganian. At only 14 years old, in 1915, Aurora faced the horrors of the Armenian Genocide. Within a year, witnessing the deaths of everyone in her family, Aurora had lost everything, and was sold into...
Serge Momjian’s new book “Vardan” was published in London. The author, Serge Momjian, splendidly recaptures the horror of theChristian persecutions and martyrs of the past and the terrific spiritof Vardan, who, along with the Armenian people, defended theirprinciples during a turbulent period of their history. The book offersfresh and...
Aznavour Foundation and Armenian General Benevolent Union “Parekordzagan” – Varna are pleased to share the excitement, inspiration and euphoria associated with the opening ceremony of the monument dedicated to the Great artist, philanthropist, writer, diplomat, our compatriot, benefactor for his Homeland and his people, and Ambassador for peace –...
Greek composer topped US charts and won an Oscar with Chariots of Fire’s uplifting piano-led theme Timeless themes … Vangelis in 1976. Photograph: Michael Putland/Getty Images https://www.theguardian.com-Ben Beaumont-Thomas Vangelis, the Greek composer and musician whose synth-driven work brought huge drama to film soundtracks including Blade Runner and Chariots of...
A book by Ukrainian author Serhiy Zhadan, ‘The Orphanage’, has been included on the list of three finalists of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Literature Prize 2022. The EBRD Literature Prize celebrates the very best in translated literature from the almost 40 countries where the Bank invests,...
Klingen Choir and Cultural Association under the auspices of the Embassy of Armenia in the UK has taken the opportunity to organise a concert-exhibition “Multinational tribute to Alexander Arutiunian”. Event will take place in St Cuthbert’s church, Earls Court, Kensington on Saturday, 21st May 2022 at 19:00. Program: Concerto...
European Union leaders have congratulated the Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra on winning the Eurovision Song Contest. The final was held in Turin, Italy, on the night of 14-15 May. An overwhelming number of viewers gave their votes to the Ukrainian performance. Armenia, Azerbaijan and Moldova also made it to...