Nature Lovers’ Pageant (Video)

On May 30, 2017, from 17:00 to 20:00 at Lovers’ Park took place a pageant of nature lovers, the aim of which was to bring up in children love to the nature.  The event started with a concert. Then there were children’s games, the winners of which received prizes of nature lovers. They received the prizes from hands of one of the organizers of the event Karine Panosyan, who wore a mask of a squirrel this year. She gave the prizes to the little audience, who answered correctly to her questions without the help of their parents. People with the images of the nature...

“Grassroots” Cultural Grant ...

The Government of Japan invites to apply for the Grant Assistance for Cultural Grassroots Projects (GCGP), in fiscal year 2017 (April 2017- March 2018). Cultural Grassroots Projects (GCGP) provides nonrefundable financial assistance to support the implementation of cultural and higher education projects. GCGP directly supports the promotion of culture at the grass-roots level and higher education in each country, while also acting as cooperation which encourages understanding of and cultural exchanges with Japan. Such projects can include the procurement, transportation...

Human Security “Grassroots” ...

The Government of Japan invites to apply for the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) Programme, in fiscal year 2017 (April 2017- March 2018). Reflecting the Japanese Government’s strong commitment to uphold the concept of “Human Security”, GGP programme intends to contribute to improvements in various fields including education, health, social welfare, vocational training, as well as other sectors. The overall goal of GGP is to enhance the wellbeing of people at the grassroots level, based on the concept of human...

Aurora Prize for Awaking Humanity

Japan Envisages to Provide MES RA with 3...

On October 7, in the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Armenia the Director of Rescue Service of MES RA, r/s colonel Mushegh Ghazaryan and Senior Adviser of the Chief Director of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Head of Expert Group Hiroyuki Hayashi are going to sign a protocol on the preparatory study of the Armenian-Japanese program on the improvement of fire-fighting-rescue equipment in the Republic of Armenia. As we are informed from the official website of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of RA, the main goal of the grant...

“Noah’s Ark” Complex will be built in Ar...

15.05.2017 In Armenia, it is envisaged to build “Noah’s Ark” historical, cultural, scientific and educational complex: for this purpose there has been established a foundation, which is called “Let’s Build Nationwide”. NEWS.am is informed from the foundation that it is suggested to combine the capabilities of all Armenians for the realization of the idea, which has a global significance. The Ark will be built on the hill overlooking Mount Ararat. It will have the same appearance and sizes, as described in the Bible. The length is 300 stands, i.e. 132 meters,...

“Week of Armenian Culture” in Tokyo

May 15, 2017  From May 9 to 14, in the capital of Japan- Tokyo took place the annual event “Week of Armenian Culture”, which has already become traditional. This year it was dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Armenia and Japan. The week of culture has been organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Japan with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Armenia. During the week of culture there took place exhibitions of famous Armenian and Japanese artists, an evening of the...

The Monastic Complex of Etchmiadzin

translated from Armenian into English by M.Vardanyan

Mrs. Arax Mansourian Proudly Received th...

On may 9, 2017, in the Armenia Culture Week 2017 in Tokyo, a legendary opera star from Armenia, one of the best interpreters of Komitas’ songs, Mrs. Arax Mansourian proudly received the first “Award of Honor” of Komitas Music Society from Japan and the first “Ambassador’s Trophy” from Embassy of Armenia to Japan!   the material is taken from 日本コミタス音楽協会　Komitas Music Society of...

Ten Wonders of Armenia (Video)

translated from Armenian into English by M.Vardanyan

NHK Documentary “Unknown Wonders” will b...

Armnews will begin the broadcast of NHK Documentary “Unknown Wonders” from April 26, 2017 (Wed) at 17:30. The broadcast of this program became possible thanks to Japan Foundation which in the framework of “Japanese TV Broadcasting Abroad” provided the PanArmenian Media Group with Japanese Program. We expect that the broadcast of this documentary will be a good opportunity for the Armenian people to get interested in Japan. Please watch this program. Documentary  “Unknown Wonders”  （Armenian language） This series introduces various wonders through...

Yerevan Wine Days

“Areni” Festival Foundation, with the support of Yerevan Municipality　and Anna Mazmanyan, has organized the event “Yerevan Wine Days”. It took place on May 5 and 6, 2017, at 19:00 to 23:00 o’clock, in one of the central and the most colorful corners of Yerevan – on Saryan street, the intersection of Pushkin and Tumanyan streets. The goal of the event was to promote tourism in Armenia and to ensure the recognition of our country as the ancient cradle of wine. The honored guests of the event “Yerevan Wine Days” were Maria Zhelikhovskaya...