This is a very interesting project that was initiated a few years ago by Natalia Ivanova a Russian photographer and photojournalist with the aim to show the scale of ethnic diversity in a visually appealing and a creative manner. I personally love such projects and the original idea behind it. This ambitious project aims to cover all ethnic groups...
Armenian epic inscribed to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
The Armenian epic “Daredevils of Sassoun” was today inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO. The Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage meeting was held at UNESCO Headquarters. Performance of the Armenian epic of ‘Daredevils of Sassoun’ or ‘David of Sassoun’ Armenia — The traditional...
Armenian petroglyphs to be included in the list of UNESCO world heritage
YEREVAN, November 1. (ARMENPRESS). As a result of the fruitful cooperation between the Armenian-German research program of the ancient Armenian petroglyphs, an internet website will be created dedicated to the Armenian petroglyphs. In a conversation with “Armenpress” the Minister of Culture of the Republic of Armenia Hasmik Poghosyan stated that the Armenian petroglyphs need a deep and...
Yerevan Book Capitol of the World 2012
Today Armenia celebrates two major book related events. The proclamation of Yerevan as the 2012 World Book Capital by UNESCO and the 500th anniversary of Armenian book printing. Armenia has a rich writing tradition which is considered as one of major factors behind the survival of the Armenian people. Despite centuries of prosecution by numerous invading empires, Armenians...
Garri Dadyan
Another talent deserving praise. First a little about him. Garri Dadyan born 1952 in Baku is a world renowned artist of metal work. He was named a National Master Artist of the Soviet Union in 1985 for his unparalleled mastery of repousse metal work. In 1993 he became a member of the UNESCO International Federation...
