Barekamutyun Ensemble


Since 1987, over five generations have been changed in Barekamutyun (Friendship) Ensemble, yet the dance troupe continues retaining its unique feature and distinguish itself within the Armenian dance art.
Artistic directors and dancers of Barekamutyun Ensemble tell about their everyday hard work and creative interests in the Rehearsal Room.

 

Boris Pepanyan


“This boy was born for our genre”, - said Karp Khachvankian, the great Armenian comedian and National Artist of Armenia, as he saw him. After his graduation from the Institute of Theatre, Boris Pepanyan is in the Musical Comedy Theatre after H. Paronyan for nearky 40 years now. This program which is devoted to the merited actor, tells about his major and minor roles, young years, current work and the future expectations.

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Sunrise Service at Mayravank


During the Great Lent, every Wednesday and Friday early morning, a special service is offered.The Church invites to come and participate in the most poignant and mysterious ceremonies – the Sunrise Service.

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Presentation of “The Book of Mher’s Door” by Levon Khechoyan.


On February 28, the presentation of the last literary piece created by Levon Khechoyan was held at Chamber House after Komitas. The specialists believe that “The Book of Mher’s Door” surely presents one of the best examples of contemporary prose.

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“Havatamq” Choir at Belarus International Festival


“Havatamq” Choir returned from the International Festival of Orthodox Chants “Kalozha Blagovest” with “Best Church Choir” and “Best Conductor” prizes.

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Participants of Pan-Armenian Games at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


Around 400 participants of the Pan-Armenian Games from 11 countries of the world visited the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. They were received at the Auditorium of Gevorkian Theological Seminary and blessed by Karekin II, the Catholicos of All Armenians.

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The Feast of Eve of the Great Lent of the Great Barekendan at “10 Out of Ten Hippodrome”


National games, dances, festive gifts. Araratian Diocese Youth Union makes attempts to restore national ceremony of the Great Barekendan. Another event organized by the Diocese took place at “10 Out of Ten Hippodrome”.

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The Feast of St. Vartan and his Companions at Yerevan Art School named after Christopher Kushnaryan


Yerevan Art School named after Christopher Kushnaryan headed by the composer Edgar Gyanjumyan, is located next to St. Zoravor Church of the capital. The school collaborates with the Youth Union of Araratian Patriarchal Diocese. This year they prepared for the Feast of St. Vardan and his Companions together.

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The Catholicos of All Armenians received Giorgi Margvelashvili, the President of Georga


During their conversation, they addressed the issues of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia. The Patriarch of Armenians expressed his satisfaction withthe recent positive developments related to the regulation of Church issues of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia and the Armenian community. He also accentuated his confidence that these recent processes will contribute to fully resolve the problems of spiritual lives of the Georgian Armenians.

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Psalm of Davit


After the pilgrimage to Jerusalem, little Davit decided to wear priest's garment and participate in the Divine Liturgies. The attendance of the boy in St. Gevork Church of Noragavit was a “contagious” joy for his multi-member family. Davit thinks that becoming a priest is very difficult, but he’s going to give it a try, anyway…

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“Havatamq” Choir – award winner of international festival


“Havatamq” Choir of Yerevan St. Grigor Lusavorich Church won the titles “Best Church Choir”, and the conductor – “Best Conductor” in the international festival held in Belorussia.

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Presentation of Karen Antashyan’s book “Tsili-Tsov (Sea)”


Cultural club “Akanat” gathered the fans of contemporary literature. Third book by poet Karen Antashyan named “Tsili-Tsov” met its reader. The book encompasses poems, dream-readers and spells, written in the style of ancient spell formula and folk trick songs.