Archive for April, 2008

April 23, 2008 in Yerevan

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Every year, the ARF youth in Armenia organize a rally and march from Freedom Square (Opera) to Dzidzernakabert, about a 2-3 hour walk. Last year was my first year and for me, it was a new experience that sent chills down my spine. …

Sksela — Now

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

They aim to become the Armenian equivalent of youth movements Otpor - in former Yugoslavia; Kmara - in Georgia; Pora - in Ukraine, which were instrumental in bringing changes in their respective countries. They are pretty new as Hima …

Day of Yerevan to be celebrated October 11 - PanARMENIAN.Net

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

PanARMENIAN.NetDay of Yerevan to be celebrated October 11PanARMENIAN.Net, Armenia - Apr 28, 2008Numerous foreign delegations and tourists will arrive in our capital to attend the events,” he said, Novosti Armenia reports. The history of Yerevan dates …

"RUSSIAN CULTURE SEASONS" IN ARMENIA - AZG Armenian Daily

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

"RUSSIAN CULTURE SEASONS" IN ARMENIAAZG Armenian Daily, Armenia - Apr 28, 2008The composer’s well-known works will be performed by Iosif Kabzon, Tamara Gvartsetelli, Anna Mailian, "Meridia" trio, Armenian Youth Symphonic Band and …

last day in Armenia

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

Tomorrow my last day of this trip I will return to Gyumri to shoot at a music school for kids and shoot more of the people who are living in “containers”. After the earthquake that almost leveled the town 20 years ago this December, …

A Very Pony Pesach

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

But I spotted it, and I thought it was charming, that someone would spend the money to commemorate such an event: The Fultons eventually endowed the concert hall in the music building. But I think I like this memorial to them better.

(April 27) Valley Marks 93rd Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide - Valley Star (subscription)

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

(April 27) Valley Marks 93rd Anniversary of the Armenian GenocideValley Star (subscription), CA - 18 hours agoThe 140-feet-high stele represented the rebirth of Armenia, and the 12 slabs arranged in a circle represent the twelve lost provinces in modern-day Turkey. …

Orthodox Christians Celebrate Easter - eFluxMedia

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

RussiaTodayOrthodox Christians Celebrate EastereFluxMedia - 15 hours agoA 48-year-old doctor said she traveled from Armenia in order to "see the light, to pray, to be here and feel the resurrection of our Jesus” and a music …Video: Greek Orthodox Christians Celebrate Easter AssociatedPressall 197 news articles

Armenia News Bulletin 04-25-08

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

Click here to download the PDF (200KB) of the latest AGBU Armenia News Bulletin.

A Very Pony Pesach

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

After my little adventure in Cleveland last year, I was taking no chances. I flew out to New England on Friday, even though the New England Pony Seder was not supposed to happen until Saturday. I wanted to be there, so I came a day …