Culture

The Homeland

Lusine Tumanyan and the medicine of cultural restoration

Every year, thousands of people visit the Matenadaran, where ancient Armenian manuscripts, historical documents and precious canvases are preserved. Most…

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Youth

Why I love being an AYF-YOARF Junior

What makes someone love being an AYF-YOARF Junior?  Is it the friendships? The educationals? The dances, Junior Athletic Games, Junior…

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Diaspora

Holding Ararat: Gagat Glass and the shape of memory

For diaspora Armenians, Ararat has always been something you feel but cannot touch. Designer Hajk Bagradjans, founder of Gagat Glass,…

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Culture

Remembering the genocide through art

Art has a way of helping people express, process and heal from trauma, regardless of whether that trauma happened to…

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The Homeland

Not your typical Armenian wedding — and that’s the point

There are love stories that begin with a meeting, and there are those that begin with a question. When Sirarpi…

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Announcements

Armenian Needlelace Initiative launched

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA — At a time when Armenian needlework is experiencing an upsurge in interest among makers, families and…

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Culture

Artists keep the soul’s flame alive through loss and uncertainty

It’s hard to imagine, after years of loss and heartache, that a large auditorium could be filled with people who…

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Culture

Knot by knot: Suzanna Avetisyan preserves Armenian carpet heritage

In artist Suzanna Avetisyan’s workshop, time seems to slow, surrendering to the monotonous yet soothing rhythm of the loom. The…

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Community News

“Andok” youth ensemble marks 10th anniversary honoring Gostan Zarian

YEREVAN — The youth folk song and dance ensemble “Andok” of Charentsavan presented its theatrical production “The Secret of That…

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Op-Eds

Bridging the generational gap: Preserving Armenian culture in a digital age

Armenian culture has always been a story of resilience. Across centuries, despite displacement and loss, our traditions, language and shared…

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