Wood-Carving Class of Nor Nork Armenian Church Youth Center


The students of wood-carving class of Nor Nork Armenian Church Youth Center can perfectly make the difference between soft and hard types of the wood. They also know that to become a good specialist, they must study anatomy, history, geometry and drawing. What they learn now is to feel and love the wood.
 

Macrame Class of Nor Nork Armenian Church Youth Center


The students of Macrame Class of Nor Nork Armenian Church Youth Center are guided by the saying “ A village stands a tree trunk breaks” and helping each other accomplish the most difficult tasks. They wove their last work “Grape Vine” in five months. They undo the coils together, wweave together, admire and enjoy together. Now they are getting prepared for a new exhibition. 
 

Embroidery Class of Etchmiadzin Armenian Church Youth Center


The works of embroidery class of Etchmiadzin Armenian Church Youth Center are often mistaken for paintings. Here they learn to work big miracles with a small needle. They get really happy that their works decorate and color the walls of Armenian Church Youth Center. 
 

Mariam from Arabkir Armenian Church Youth Center


11 years old Mariam attends the Arabkir Armenian Church Youth Center since she was seven. “Here my soul gets stronger”, -she says. Every day she learns something new: carpet weaving, plays kanoon or piano and sings. However, the most important thing she learnt here was to recognize and appreciate kindness. 
 

“Kantegh” Choir of Arabkir Armenian Church Youth Center


“Kantegh” Choir of Arabkir Armenian Church Youth Center has 20 years of history. Mamikon is their conductor and senior friend. Apart from singing together, they like visiting various museums together, concerts and later tell about their adventures.s 
 

Chess Class of Nor Nork Armenian Church Youth Center


The rules of chess teach making right moves in the real life too. This is what the children of the chess class of Nor Nork Armenian Church Youth Center believe in. Besides, the chess figures are utterly interesting, once you strain your imagination you get to meet them in reality… 

Reserve Class of Narek Dance Ensemble of Nor Nork Armenian Church Youth Center


“When I broke my hand and stayed home for several months, I understood that my life was boring and monotonous without dance”, - says 15 years old Anahit. There are around 40 children like her in this class, they all dream of dancing in Narek Dance Ensemble of Nor Nork Center, perform in different stages of the world and become famous dancers.

Sculpture Class of Arabkir Armenian Church Youth Center


The students of Sculpture Class of Arabkir Youth Center have carved dozens of sculptures over the years. They say that you should put a breath into the sculpture; it should express right movement as if it is a fragment from a film…

Shoghakat Choir of Nor Nork Armenian Church Youth Center


The members of Shoghakat Choir now perform in professional stage, cooperate with Vahan Artsruni, E. Zorikyan and other famous singers. And most importantly, they live like members of one big and heart-felt family. 

Life is a Fairy-Tale


“When I remember my childhood, I remember the play of light, my mother’s face… Many of those who wake up and see morning light, they don’t realize what a happiness that is.” 
Hakob lost his eyesight at ten. Today he is 33 years old. He went through hardships, especially psychological one. He met priests who could change his attitude to life. Presently Hakob lives with full life – he rides a bicycle, trains horses, plays table tennis. He works in the House of the Union of the Blind as a teacher of computer courses. His wife Henrietta and daughter Arpi are next to him. “Look dad, touch my dress, see what a nice dress I have: this is how Arpi learned to communicate with me, and I have learned to communicate with the world.” 

 

Mushroom Ashot


The hero of this TV program is Ashot from Zar. His compatriots call him Mushroom Ashot since he earns his living by collecting and selling mushroom.
His wife, Paro, bakes bread in tonir. Ashot is listing all the issues of the village. He waits for his children to return one day from foreign countries to live in their father’s house.