There are many Armenians born far from their Motherland. They came to Armenia – to their home, either due to certain circumstances, or with a special intention to fulfillthe dream of their own or their fathers. Every single program of TV series called “Towards Home” presents one story of homecoming.
 
Frequency: Every Sunday, at 22:05
Rerun:Tuesday, at 16:20
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Sako Arian


Sako Arian, Diaspora Armenian writer, moved with his family to and live in Armenia. In the opinion of the writer, writing about homeland in that very homeland has a totally different charm in it, while sustaining ones identity abroad requires additional efforts from an artist.
To Sako Arian, another reason for migration, is that a Diaspora Armenian doesn't feel himself as an ordinary Armenian here, but keeps feeling as a Diasporan.
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Patrick Verneuil Malakian


Patrick Verneuil Malakian is the son of Henri Patrick Verneuil. In his childhood Patrick knew only that his family was different from the families of his friends - their last names were different, and oftentimes his grandma would speak in another language. The film "Mayrik" changed everything, or more exactly put everything in its place.... In 2010 Patrick and his sister Sofi were in Armenia. While traveling around Armenia, Sofi's little son, who was in Armenia forthe first time, said: "But I have already been here"...
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Shahe Keshishian


Shahe Keshishian, Syrian Armenian, moved to Armenia for permanent residence. He teaches in the Musical School after Barsegh Kanachyan and conducts the group ''Bells''.
''I still have so many goals, but my decision is firm -- to live only in Armenia, even without proper financial resources. I am a musician, my spiritual territory is here, because Narekatsi is constantly ringing in my ears'', says the hero of the TV program.
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Merujan Minasian


Merujan Minasian moved to Armenia from Iran, he is an architect and winner of a number of competitions. He studied and worked in US.
After moving to Armenia, he established "Storaket" Architectural Studio. He is sure that in no other country he could achieve success in such a short period of time, as the geographic location itself is matters gratly in promoting one's creative powers.
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Maria Arapatchian


Maria Arapatchian moved to Armenia from Aleppo to study. She intends to stay in Armenia after her graduation of Conservatory. Maria has decided to overcome the torturing state of permanent partedness typical for Diasporan Armenians. She brings her father as an example, who, unfortunately, can no longer ''return home''.
''I am where I should be, because singing in Armenia in Armenian language is a special feeling only understandable for a Diasporan Armenian''.
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Markar Sharapkhanian


Markar and Eliz Sharapkhanians, Canadian-Armenian couple, live in Ushi village of Aragatsotn Marz for already 5 years. They have funded the renovation of the school building of village, now they renovate the House of Culture.
The couple has many plans in regard to the village and they believe that apart from love, you should also help your country and people by actions. They have no intention to go back to Canada. Sharapkhanians are fascinated by Ushi and consider it as their sole house.
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Haig Boyadjian


Haig Boyadjian moved to Armenia from US and works in the Children of Armenia Fund as a coordinator. He confesses that the days pass hard: they work with socially insecure families in Armavir Marz. However, he is happy, because he has the opportunity of helping children.
''I want to pass hope, optimism to the children, and most importantly, I want them to be proud of their Motherland. And that will be my investment in Armenia''.
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Lea Anush McLosk


Lea Anush McLoski is half-Irish, half-Armenian, she was born and raised in Ale, US. Her first visit to Armenia was like a meeting with her past. Her childhood spent with her grandparents in Fresno Armenian community, left ineffaceable trace in her life.
"Here I saw people like my grandfather and grandmother, the same dishes, manner of talking, everything seemed so dear and precious, that it seemed to me that I returned to my childhood".
Lea is an architect; she came to study the potential of Tatev Monastery complex to become a center of tourism. She has already learned Armenian. Lea is not sure whether she'll stay in Armenia, or not, nonetheless, she thinks that this is a "road leading home".
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Teni Matian


Teni Matian moved to Armenia years ago to study in Yerevan Pedagogical Institute, Department of Culture. She received her post-graduate education in UK, England and returned Armenia again. At present, she is a professor in the Dance Art Direction Department of Theatre Institute. She is sure that especially those who are engaged in art can feel wholesome only in their own Motherland.
''Every time I leave abroad, I start choking in just two months and breathe only as soon as I step in my own land'', confesses Teni.
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Arshavir Gabujian


Arshavir Gabujian moved to Armenia from Beirut in late 90-s. All throughout his childhood, youth and adulthood he lived with Armenia and was sure that one day the road will take him to Armenia. Occasional meeting with his future wife only hastened this decision, forced him leave his life of a celibate priest and become a layman. Much has changed in his life in Armenia; however, his mission remained the same.
He goes on with serving the Armenian Church, teaches in Etchmiadzin Gevorgian Seminary, Project Coordinator for the Armenian Bible Society.
''It is a need to be with people, talk to them, and pass spiritual knowledge: this is what my mission in Armenia is about''.
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Ani Jilozian, Aramazt Kalayjian


Ani Jilozian and Aramazt Kalayjian, an Armenian American couple, moved to Armenia recently, and feel themselves at home. Ani works in the sector of public health, and Aramazt teaches in Tumo Center, cooperates with the center supporting Syrian Armenians settled in Armenia and shoots a film about Armenian community in Etiopia.
"We feel ourselves just like a fish in a pond, which can feel the joy of freedom only in the ocean. Armenia is that ocean to us. Armenia has many problems, but we have only ONE country..."
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Araz Artinian


Araz Artinian was born and raised in Canada. The young filmmaker found fame in her Motherland with her film "The Genocide in Me". The film was awarded a special prize of the Golden Apricot festival. Then Araz went back to Canada.
"I went back and realized that I cannot live without Armenia even three days"...