Poetry
From Above
For a while, I have been looking at this world from a hand-knitted spaceship. Somewhere on Earth, someone is kissed for the first time. Somewhere on Earth, someone dies for the last time. Somewhere on […]
Articles by Milena Baghdasaryan
Columns
Overcoming cancer through music and faith: Interview with Edgar Gyanjumyan
While I was studying in China and living through one of the gloomiest chapters of my life, I came across a report about Edgar Gyanjumyan, a composer who had overcome cancer and now makes the […]
Columns
From programming to rock: Vahag Rush
For many, Vahag Rush is an artist who breaks stereotypes. With his career trajectory, Rush shows that one does not need to limit themselves to one single path and can instead pursue several professions and […]
Diaspora
Hakob Ghasabian, the Armenian Roméo of the most famous French musical
In the rich history of Roméo and Juliette, the French version of the classic tale that has captivated audiences around the world for two decades, something exciting has happened. Meet Hakob Ghasabian, a young actor […]
Diaspora
The Cultural Day of Armenia at the College of Europe
It is a great honor to be studying at an institution that plays a crucial role in molding the political leaders of tomorrow and fostering cooperation within and beyond Europe. It is an honor to […]
Poetry
Fireflies and The Warmest of Hugs
Fireflies I was taught not to fight darkness But to light a candle instead. As this world collapses One bullet at a time, I carry a candlestick Wherever I go. As bullets Land on my […]
Diaspora
Narine Grigoryan, emerging from loss to create through the theater
In the scope of my initiative of spotlighting the great Armenians of today for the Weekly, I recently had a heartfelt conversation with the young Armenian actress Narine Grigoryan. Grigoryan is known for her role […]
Poetry
A Canvas in Process
Dear homeland, As you bleed from your open wounds And scream the melody of pain, I can’t help but notice The red flowers of Saryan in the rivers of your blood And the voice of […]
Diaspora
An interview with “Amerikatsi” writer-director-actor Michael Goorjian
There are films that can’t be watched with a box of popcorn. There are films that can’t, and shouldn’t, be watched just once. There are films that leave a lasting mark. Amerikatsi is one of […]
Film
The great yet unrealized potential of Armenian cinema
Looking at the current situation of the Armenian film industry, I observed a thought-provoking pattern that deserves greater attention. The films that succeed in the international market and receive nominations and awards in international film […]