Weekly contributor Armaan Mooradian examines the mental toll of the Armenian Genocide through the lives of Soghomon Tehlirian and Komitas Vardapet—drawing parallels to the trauma unfolding in Gaza today.
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Weekly contributor Armaan Mooradian examines the persecution faced by Christians in Palestine, Jerusalem’s Armenian Quarter and Artsakh, calling for increased international attention to protect these ancient populations.
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After more than a year of violence, a temporary ceasefire is set to begin Sunday, but the devastation in Gaza remains staggering. Armenians must raise their voices, demand accountability and stand for justice, writes Weekly columnist Jane Partizpanyan.
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Chance encounters weave together the past & the present in the tale of the "Saroyan Quartet," introducing Weekly contributor Jane Partizpanyan to Allan Jendian & more glimpses into her great-grandfather Aramashot Papayan's life & his connection to Saroyan.
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Grigor Khanjyan & the mural that defined his artistry, housed at the Khanjyan Gallery at the @cafesjiancenter for the Arts in #Yerevan, #Armenia “His paintbrush captured the spirit of the highlands and the beauty of its people.” @HolyEtchmiadzin https://t.co/AhBrlxBQR4
ART: Today marks the 96th birth anniversary of Grigor Khanjyan, the artist who created the awe-inspiring mural inside the @cafesjiancenter. Khanjyan's daughter Seda spoke w/ @janeann_9 about the story & struggles behind the famous masterpiece. https://t.co/Q4Lo3nMKIO
Congratulations to our @GloJo_NYU./NearEast student, @LillianAvedian, who spoke at the international conference “Women Journalists at the Forefront of Empowerment.” She discussed her research on several Artsakh women navigating their war-torn lives.
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CULTURE: 44 years after the passing of actor Gurgen Janibekyan, @janeann_9 offers an intimate portrayal of his iconic performance as Markar in the play The World, Yes, Turned Upside Down, written by her great-grandfather Aramashot Papayan. https://t.co/JssloVlDlZ
Uncovering an Untold Story: The Fresno Saroyans
Aug 31 marked the 114th birth anniversary of #Armenian American writer William Saroyan—the son of Bitlis’ Armenak and Takoohi and a first-generation Fresno Saroyan. But the story of the Fresno Saroyans....
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In honor of the birth anniversary of #WilliamSaroyan, @janeann_9 speaks w/ Dr. Tony Saroyan & uncovers the story of his lesser known family members who left their own mark on CA: Genocide survivor Mampre Saroyan & Dr. Suren Saroyan. https://t.co/Dt8TPmILEB
Weekly contributor @janeann_9 speaks w/ Arshak Ghazaryan—chief designer & architect of the Sergei Parajanov Museum—about his friendship with the filmmaker & the challenging journey to immortalize the works of the cinematic genius. #SergeiParajanov https://t.co/mjzBdQuYcf