Jivani

Born Serob Stepani Levonian (1846–1909) Jivani was born in Kartsakh, near Akhalkalaki, Javakheti. He became an orphan when he was 8, his uncle looked after him. He learned music composition and performance on kemanche and violin with the support of master Ghara-Ghazar. In 1866 along with gusan Sazain (Aghajan) Jivani moved to Tbilisi, where he continued his […]

Bun Barekendan

Festive Masquerade Barekendan is an old Armenian traditional festival that we are seeking to revive as a form of civil action by calling upon the citizens to “wake up” and become involved in social processions in Armenia. Word Barekendan derives from the two roots – “bari” which means “good” and “kendan” or “kendani” which means “alive” or “living”. […]

Armenian Sculptor David Yerevantsi

The Winner of “William Saroyan” Medal David Yerevantsi is one of the artists promoting the introduction and development of Armenian art throughout Diaspora. His contribution to the worldwide presentation of Armenian works is made by the art of the Armenian master, by his statuary. Famous sculptor plays a great role in the preservation, strengthening and development […]

Gyumri Architectural Treasures

St.Astvatsatsin (St.Mary) Church St. Astvatsatsin or Yot Verk (Seven Wounds) Holy Church is one of four houses of God presently serving in Gyumri (St. Nshan, St. Hakob Mtsbinetsi Churches and St. Hripsime Chapel). St. Astvatsatsin is situated in Vardanants Square, on the opposite side of the All Savior Church, destroyed by the earthquake of 1988. […]

Ancient Armenian Recipes

The Secrets of Beauty of Armenian Women The older is mankind, the older is the history of cosmetic products. It is difficult to say when people had applied to cosmetic products, but one thing is beyond doubt; parallel to the development of human self-consciousness people’s desire to look beautiful impelled them to search in the […]

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