Premiere of the performance “Eagle Nest” in Sundukyan Academic Theatre


Mother Theatre hosted the premiere of the performance “Eagle Nest”. The director of the performance was Davit Harutyunyan. The happenings pictured in the performance take place in early 1990s, in borderland village Karakap. 
 

New program implemented for Syrian Armenians and their concerns in Armenia


Funded by Act Alliance, the Foundations ECLOF, AMCOR and Round Table implement joint integration program for Syrian Armenians. Within the scope of this program, more than 50 Syrian Armenians visited Holy Etchmiadzin. 

New books 20.02.2017


The novel of Mkrtich Armen “Yerevan” and the Selection of martyred writer, publicist and translator Artashes Harutyunyan were published. 
 

The book “Vagharshapat: Monasteries and Lapidary Inscriptions” by Arsen Harutyunyan was published


Publishing Department of the Mother See published the book “Vagharshapat: Monasteries and Lapidary Inscriptions” authored by Arsen Harutyunyan. The book is dedicate to the lapidary inscriptions heritage of the Armenian spiritual center Etchmiadzin. This is the first ever complex study, which presents the political and church life of Vagharshapat built up on the basis of inscriptions. 
 

Light-diode translation board was launched in Opera Theatre


A light-diode translation board was launched in the National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet, which will feature the libretto of the given composition in Armenian and some foreign language. This technical equipment unprecedented for cultural institutions in Armenia came into life by the initiative of the Ministry of Culture and ArmSwissBank. 
 

Etchmiadzin Choir of Gevorkian Seminary won the second price in KolozhianAvetis Festival


Etchmiadzin Choir of Gevorkian Seminary, Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, brought the second prize from 16th International Choir Festival organized in Grodno, Belorussia. 
 

8th Festival of Armenian Composing Art launched


On February 15, 8th Festival of Armenian Composing Artwas launched. The festival is dedicated to the 120th anniversary of famous composer Haro Stepanyan. 
 

Angels’ theme in the Armenian and European iconography


Angels’ iconography in the Armenian and European art is presented by Father Sevak Saribekyan. 
 

The fairy-tale “Blue Fox” by Lilit Altunyan was published


“Blue Fox” written by Lilit Altunyan was published in Armenian, English and Russian. 
 

Eve of the Feast of Tearnyndaraj in the community of St. Gregory the Illuminator Church of Yerevan


The evening Divine Liturgy in St. Gregory the Illuminator Church of Yerevanwas followed by lighting the symbolic fire of this national-ecclesiastical feast accompanied by the traditional singing and dancing. National Song-Dance Ensemble “Van” celebrates the feast of Tearnyndaraj with the community for three years now. 
 

Realization of Independence: Us in this Big World


What are our relationships with the outer world built upon – on civilization or value basis, or real politik? The topic is discussed by political expert Ruben Mehrabyan and intercultural communication expert Areg Tadevosyan. The conversation is hosted by Anna Sargsyan.

“Masunk” Ensemble resurrects a number of folk dance songs


This week Masunk Ensemble had a festive concert. The Ensemble has enlivened the dance songs collected by the founder of the group RudikHaroyan, some of them performed for the first time ever.