France-based soprano Lianna Harutyunyan was in Yerevan for a concert


On June 28, within the scope of International Music Festival Yerevan Prospects, the concert of France-based soprano Lianna Harutyunyan was organised in Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall. This was the very first concert of the opera singer in her Motherland. 
 

Chiko’s book “Jazz in Armenia” was published in Armenian


A book by drummer Armen Tutunjyan "Jazz in Armenia" was published.
 

Robert Amirkhanyan night at Chamber Music House


Old and new compositions of Robert Amirkhanyan by the irreplaceable presenter - Seda Amir-Karayan. 
 

The President’s prize winners are known


On May 24, the President of Armenia Armen Sargsyan awarded prizes to a number of Armenian figures with significant investment in diverse areas.
 

14th International Aram Khachaturian Festival was launched


On June 6, Aram Khachaturian's birthday, the international composer nomination international contest was launched. 
 

Second Concert of Pan-Armenian Orchestra: 90 Armenians from 21 countries on one stage


On May 14, the Pan-Armenian Orchestra's second concert titled "The Renaissance Victory" was held at the Opera House. The orchestra was led by conductors Eduard Topchyan, Sergey Smbatyan and Vahan Martirosyan. This year's concerts are dedicated to the May victories and the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of the first Republic of Armenia. 
 

This year's Conference of Young Writers in Tsakhkadzor


The Annual Conference of Young Writers was held in Tsakhkadzor Writers’ House from May 31 to June 2.
 

For the first time Armenian Culture Days are held in Malta


The cultural capital of Europe of 2018 - Valletta, hosted the Armenian artists on April 18. For the first time Armenian Culture Days are held in Malta. The State Symphonic Orchestra of Armenia, "Khachaturian Trio", as well as "Araks" Dance Ensemble from Marseilles participate in the event.
 

Museum Night this year


On the occasion of International Museum Day, 116 museums of Armenia and Artsakh hosted visitors till late night. 
 

 

Commemoration Day of the discovery of the Relics of St. Gregory the Illuminator in Mother Cathedral of Yerevan


From early morning, the believers gathered in front of the  Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin. The right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator was transferred personally by Catholicos of All Armenians to Father Anushavan of St. Grigor Lusavorich (Gregory the Illuminator) Church of Yerevan. The relic of the saint was taken to Yerevan's St. Grigor Lusavorich Cathedral on the ceremony of the Discovery of the Relics of St. Grigor Lusavorich.
 

A cross-stone dedicated to April war heros was opened in Aghavnatun village


On June 3, on the Feast of Katoghike Holy Etchmiadzin, 17 cross-stones placed at St. Anna Ecclesiastical Church yard in Aghavnatun village of Armavir Marz were replenished with another cross-stone dedicated to the heroes of April war. 

Exhibition “Recognize Autism” in the Modern Art Museum


An exhibition “Recognize  Autism” was organized in the Modern Art Museum of Yerevan.  The initiators were the National Autism Foundation and My Path Education-Rehabilitation Center. The handicraft of autistic youth were featured.