Armenian folk songs performed by Indian, Iranian and other nationality students


Indian, Iranian and other nationality students of State Medical University of Yerevan perform Komitas arrangements of Armenian folk songs, ashugh songs of Sayat-Nova and Sheram in Vernatun Choir. 
 

Avag Yepremyan’s “Choir Dispersed” was published


Sixth collection of the poet Avag Yepremyan was published after four year’s interval.
On the presentation of the book “Choir Dispersed”, the relatives, peer writers and readers of the poet congratulated him. 
 

Save Aram Manukyan’s half-ruined, historical house


An action was organized in front of the founder of the first Armenian Republic Aram Manukyan.  The building is listed in the historical cultural monuments, however, the Ministry of Culture wanted to draw public attention on the issue of preserving historical and cultural monuments of the city. 
 

Valuable artifacts of Urartu period unearthed in Gegharkunik province


Artifacts dating back to the period of the Kingdom of Van (Urartu) have recently been found in Armenia’s Gegharkunik province. The items are currently being cleaned and restored at the labs of the Service for the Protection of Historical Environment and Cultural Museum Reservations.
 

Premiere of the play “My Heart is in the Highlands” in Yerevan


The premiere of the play “My Heart is in the Highlands” by Moscow Music and Drama Theatre was held in Gabriel Sundukyan National Academic Theatre. 
 

75th anniversary of State Music Comedy Theatre of Paronyan


Festive mood governed all halls and corners of Paronyan Theatre. The theatre orchestra welcomed all guests at the entrance. Episodes from operettas performed over the last years were played, which were conducted by Yuri Davtyan. The President Serzh Sargsyan visited the theatre staff to congratulate them. 
 

Concert dedicated to the 95th anniversary of Arno Babajanyan


This year marks the 95th anniversary of Arno Babajanyan. Various events are organized to celebrate the anniversary. The stage of Opera Theatre featured National Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia conducted by Eduard Topchyan  and also Armenian, Russian and European singers all united by the music of Babajanyan. 
 

Seven-eight Band on the stage of Opera Theatre


On October 20, the concert of ethno-jazz band Seven-eight was held in the National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Yerevan. The band established in Russia Last year, plays Balkan and Eastern ethno-music featuring special guests duduk Norayr Baghdasaryan and Turkish national darbuka Micirli Ahmed.
 

150th anniversary of St. Hakob Church in Ararat village


150th anniversary of St. Hakob Church bearing the name of Patriarch Hakob Mtsbnetsi was celebrated in Ararat village of Ararat Marz. 
 

New Year event in the Sunday School of Holy Trinity Church


Around 150 pupils ranging from 6-17, study at Sunday School of Holy Trinity Church of Yerevan. They are involved in the painting, dance, recital and other groups. On their final class, the pupils had prepared a performance titled “Foolish Man”. 
 

Children of “Cana” Christian Education Center visited houses with the good news of Christmas


Children of “Cana” Christian Center of Ararat Patriarchal Center joined by the priest of St. Sarkis Mother Cathedral Father Shahe Hayrapetyan visited houses with the good news of Christmas. 
 

Festive celebration organized for children in Izmirlian Medical Center


On December 28, New Year festivities for around 70 children of various ages commenced in Izmirlian Medical Center operating under the auspices of the Mother See. The guests of celebration included the children and grandchildren of the medical staff, as well as the children of Nagashian Children’s Home.