Welcome To Javakhk
Most Armenians in Javakhk live in villages, farm to survive and celebrate traditions to preserve their culture. They are a nationalistic people, passionate about their Armenian history and language. They are also fearless in protecting their rights, as any human across the globe should be. But within the last decade, the Georgian government has suffocated these Armenians with discrimination and economic fear.
Jerusalem: A Souvenir from the Armenian Quarter
Last summer I woke up on the rooftop of a hostel in the Jewish quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City. Before the sun had a chance to let me know I had been sleeping outside, the Islamic ‘call to prayer’ sounding from the mosque speakers reminded me that even at 5 a.m., God is Great (“Allahu Akbar” in Arabic). Three hours later, the church bells commanded my attention. I was wide-awake, living a dream.
Yerevan. The Carousel City.
Every city is mirror for and reflection of society. The city creates a backdrop to a theatrical performance, which is the life of the people interacting in it. We build the city to reflect what we would like to have as the backdrop to the story of our lives, and after the city ages she reminds us of our thoughts at the time and what scenes from our life’s play we were performing then. Even if we might forget the details, the city—in all that it is and isn’t in that moment—will forever remind us.
Շուշին Մեր Հաղթանակի Լուսապսակն է
1988-ի Արցախյան շարժումը ժողովրդիս միասնական կամքի դրսեւորումն էր, երբ 70 երկար տարիներ ադրբեջանական կապաքնքներում հեծող Արցախը ազատություն էր տենչում: Շուշի բերդաքաղաքի ազատագրումն Արցախյան պայքարում բեկումնային էր. Մի իրադարձություն, որի մասին բազմիցս խոսվել ու դեռ շատ երկար կխոսվի՝ որպես հայոց պատմության փառավոր մի էջ՝ կտակված սերունդներին, հավերժությանը: Շուշիի ազատագրումը գերնպատակ էր, հանուն որի միավորվել էր զինված հայությունը:
Discovering Ourselves, Discovering Armenia
For young Armenians today, our homeland can be seen in many different ways. It is seen by some, as a destination visited on a family vacation, or with a graduating class. Comparable to a coming-of-age Euro trip, these visits despite being limited in scope and depth, can spark an initial connection to a far-away land.To others, Armenia evokes romantic sentiments of a hallowed land, almost too pristine to be real. Captivated by flawless mental imagery, they may be too apprehensive to see it, lest they leave disappointed by reality.
Armenia’s Independence Belongs to YOU
This day belongs to Armenian heroes. To the farmer who feeds our nation. To the mother who cares for our young. To the teacher who educates our students. To the baby who represents our future. To the worker who builds our roads. To the freedom fighter who gave us our Independence. And yes – this day also belongs to you.
The Hrayr Maroukhian Foundation: Social democracy in practice
The Hrayr Maroukhian Foundation (HMF), a social democratic think tank founded in 2009 in the Republic of Armenia is a non-profit Armenian foundation committed to the development and advancement of public policy issues that espouse the basic values of social democracy through education, training, research, and regional and international cooperation.
Ruben Hakhverdyan
On February 13, 2011 the AYF brought legendary singer and poet, Ruben Hakhverdyan, to downtown Los Angeles’ famous Orpheum Theatre for a one-night only performance. Nearly 2000 fans crowded into the halls of the Theatre for what was one of Ruben’s largest and most memorable performances.
A few days after the concert, we had the chance to sit down with Ruben for an exclusive interview with Haytoug, covering everything from the concert to his music to his thoughts on culture and politics.
Spring 2011
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