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.

Honoring Armenia’s Servicemen

It is no secret that the year 2010 was one of scandal and controversy surrounding incidents of abuse in the Armenian army. A spate of hazings, assaults, and non-combat violence in both Armenia and Artsakh were reported on heavily in the media.

Such occurrences are cause for concern for any conscientious and patriotic Armenian.

A Crime Unpunished, A Case Unresolved

For its Winter 2011 issue, the Haytoug had the opportunity to catch up with Tatul Sonentz-Papazian, a champion of Armenian advocacy in the US who has played a pivotal role in the advancement of the Armenian Cause since as far back as the early 1960s.

Karabakh President Speaks at World Affairs Council

Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (Artsakh) President Bako Sahakian said Friday the Kosovo precedent was important for the resolution of the Karabakh conflict and rebuffed Azeri attempts to poison his appearance at a gathering hosted by Orange County World Affairs Council at the Pacific Club, where Sahakian was the keynote speaker.

Tankian, ANCA, AYF Launch ‘Yes, It’s Genocide’ Campaign

Grammy-winning multi-platinum singer/song writer Serj Tankian has teamed with the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) and the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) in calling on President Obama to honor his pledge to recognize the Armenian Genocide and take decisive action to end the genocide in Darfur, with the September 9th launch of the “Yes, It’s Genocide” campaign.

Armentsi: The Armenians of Bulgaria [Video Documentary]

0-year-old Anahid Yahjian of Los Angeles recently produced Armentsi, a 10-minute documentary exploring the assimilation of the Armenian community in Bulgaria. A member of the Armenian Youth Federation’s Western Region, Yahjian was born in Sofia, Bulgaria and was raised in Los Angeles. She traveled to Bulgaria in winter 2008, where she filmed 11 interviews with various members of the Armenian communities of Sofia and Plovdiv.

Taxi Drivers Protest Santa Monica Exclusion

As one of the prime markets for taxi service in Southern California, Santa Monica has long been the home for local Armenian businesses and drivers trying to make a living. But that might soon change.

AYF France Confronts Saakashvili on Javakhk

On his recent visit to France, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili gave a talk at the Paris Institute of Political Science, where he sought to paint a picture of his regime being a bastion of democracy in the Caucuses.

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