It should be noted, that the deliberate and systematic destruction, desecration and appropriation of Armenian cultural and religious sites and artifacts represents a direct breach of the legally binding order of International Court of Justice, which ordered Azerbaijan to take all necessary measures to prevent and punish acts of vandalism and desecration affecting Armenian cultural heritage, including but not limited to churches and other places of worship, monuments, landmarks, cemeteries and artifacts.
One-of-a-kind musical performances are expected during the STARMUS VI Festival in Yerevan, STARMUS Founding-Director Garik Israelian said at a press conference.
On June 10, 12-year-old pianist, composer Alex Gevorgyan gave a concert at Komitas Chamber Music House in Yerevan. During the concert-presentation, Alex performed his musical renditions of the works of Komitas and presented his debut album entitled Lus A, which he has dedicated to his grandmother, Zina Baghdasaryan.
On June 10 at 20:00, the Komitas Chamber Music House will host the debut album presentation and concert of 12-year-old pianist and musician Alex Gevorgyan.
Armenian singer Malena won the 2021 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with her song Qami Qami, earning a grand total of 224 points from viewers and juries.
I was at home, in Yerevan, then suddenly I moved to Paris. Illustrator Camille Witt introduced me to the local Parisian cafes, stylish Parisians, their humor and everything else that is hidden in the city of love.
The biggest casualty of the 2020 Karabakh war may be Armenian democracy. Historically democracy spilled over into Armenia from the Karabakh protests of 1988. Key political events’ roots are often found in Nagorno-Karabakh.
The prospects are bleak for Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh. There is no sign that Azerbaijan is willing to leave them in peace. Baku does not tolerate genuine autonomy to ethnic Armenians.
Let the mothers and grandmothers compile a list of the dead and missing soldiers. Let the children remind us of the fathers who never came home.
I seem to always write about death, destruction and genocide. Or pen something about emigre Diasporans’ longing to return to ancestral lands. Or their frustratingly long quest for overdue justice.
