The Armenian Weekly

1 week ago | armenianweekly.com

Acclaimed new documentary film My Sweet Land, directed by Sareen Hairabedian, will have its Boston premiere at the Independent Film Festival Boston on Thursday, April 24 at 7:15 p.m. This intimate exploration of childhood resilience and human rights in Armenia will screen at the historic Somerville Theatre in Somerville, Massachusetts. April 24 marks Armenian Genocide …

2 weeks ago | armenianweekly.com | Rupen Janbazian

Several weeks ago, during a gathering at our friends’ home, an unsettling debate emerged about whether class trips to Armenia organized by Armenian schools in the diaspora are truly valuable. An acquaintance, who relocated from the diaspora to Armenia several years ago, insisted that these journeys are merely superficial tourist excursions: Students come, have fun, take photos and leave without forming genuine connections. My partner Araz and I were stunned.

2 weeks ago | armenianweekly.com | Siranush Sargsyan

Throughout history, mothers have held a sacred place in Armenian culture and society. They are revered as the embodiment of love, sacrifice and the enduring spirit of the motherland and mother tongue. From ancient times, when mothers were worshipped, to the Christian era, with the adoration of the Virgin Mary, Armenian mothers have been celebrated in songs, poems and prayers.

3 weeks ago | armenianweekly.com | Florence Avakian

On March 9, the 40th Musical Armenia concert featured two young artists on the renowned Carnegie Hall stage. The enthusiasm was palpable as a full audience gathered to hear performances by Vartan Arakelian and Arno Melkonyan. Musical Armenia, established by the Eastern Prelacy under Archbishop Mesrob Ashjian, has been held almost every year since 1982, drawing music lovers from throughout New York and nearby metropolitan areas.

3 weeks ago | armenianweekly.com | Siranush Sargsyan

YEREVAN—On March 29, Yerevan’s Freedom Square was the epicenter of a significant demonstration, as over 10,000 people rallied under the banner “Together for Our Rights.” Organized by the Council for the Protection of the Rights of Artsakh Armenians, the protest aimed to amplify the voices of Artsakh’s displaced population and shed light on their ongoing struggles.