By hasmik on Sep 30, 2017
By hasmik on Sep 22, 2017
Haik Patriarch
Hayk the Great (Armenian: Հայկ), Armenian pronunciation: [hajk], or The Great Hayk, also known as Hayk Nahapet (ՀայկՆահապետ, Armenian pronunciation: [hajk nahapɛt], Hayk the “head of family” or patriarch), is the legendary patriarch and founder of the Armenian nation. His story is told in the History of Armenia attributed to the Armenian historian Moses of Chorene (410 to 490). Contents • 1Etymology • 2Genealogy • 3Folklore •3.1Hayk and King Bel •3.2Battle of Giants and defeat of Bel Etymology The name of the...
By hasmik on Sep 20, 2017
About the Names Hayastan, Hayq and Armen...
Each geographical name has its story, origin and meaning. It has always interested people how this or that toponymic name has originated, how it has altered during the course of time and reached us. In case of careful study, they can tell us many things from the history of the given country and nation. First of all let’s speak about the name “Hayastan”. “Hayastan” is the name of the motherland of the Armenian people, where his historical life has passed. Its borders coincide with the borders of theArmenian plateau.Soviet Armenia occupied the Northeastern part of...
By hasmik on Sep 18, 2017
“Budo” Festival on September 17, 2017 (V...
On September 17, 2017, at 14:00-16:30 o’clock at the sport complex of State Revenue Committee under the Government of the Republic of Armenia (former “Mika”) there took place “Budo” festival of the Japanese martial arts, which has already become a tradition. This year “Budo” festival was dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Armenia. Budo, which is translated from Japanese as a martial way, is the collective name for the modern Japanese martial arts. Karate, aikido, judo and kendo make the inseparable...
By hasmik on Sep 17, 2017
“Rural Life and Traditions” Festival in ...
On September 17, 2017 in Yerevan English park for the fourth time there has launched the annual festival “Rural Life and Traditions”, which was organized by “Green Lane” NGO with the support of the Ministry of Agriculture of RA and Yerevan municipality. In the frameworks of the festival the farmers and peasants of Armenia have had the opportunity to present their agricultural products to the residents of the capital, as well as to the numerous tourists. The event was attended by the Minister of Agriculture of RA Ignati Arakelyan, Deputy Mayor of Yerevan David...
By hasmik on Sep 12, 2017
On Sep17, 2017 “Budo” Japanese Martial A...
The Embassy of Japan, in cooperation with the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs of the Republic of Armenia and National Olympic Committee of Armenia will hold the “Budo” Japanese Martial Arts Festival to commemorate the 25th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Armenia. The festival will feature performances by Armenian Budo organizations and will welcome special guests from Japan, the Judo masters Mr. Yoshiharu Makishi (1997 World Championships silver medal, Kodokan-7th dan) , Mr. Hiroshi Izumi (Men’s Judo 90 kg category silver...
By hasmik on Sep 12, 2017
“Cultural Renaissance Arts and Crafts Fe...
On September 9, 2017 in Dilijan town there took place the 5th festival of “Cultural Renaissance Arts and Crafts”. At the opening the organizer of the festival, the president of the organization “Promotion of Culture and Tourism” Mariam Minasyan one by one greeted all the regions. Then the Executive Director of RA Tourism Development Foundation Ara Khzmalyan greeted the guests. After that, famous dance groups of different regions of Armenia each staged a dance performance. Then the honorary guests Ara Gevorgyan and Daniel Dekker greeted the...
By hasmik on Sep 9, 2017
The Armenian-Japanese Effective Cooperat...
Thanks to Anna Vardanyan for the provision of the material! translated from Armenian into English by M.Vardanyan
By hasmik on Sep 8, 2017
The Japanese Language Skills Test (JLPT)...
On December 3, 2017 (Sunday) for the second time in Yerevan there will be held “Japanese Language Skills Test (JLPT)”. If you want to pass the exam, follow the rules below. 1. Examination day: December 3, 2017 (Sunday) 2. Venue of examination: Yerevan 3. Place and deadline for the applications: а. Place: Yerevan State University, Armenian-Russian University, “IROHA” Armenian-Japanese Educational and Cultural Exchange Center, “Hikari” Scientific, Educational and Cultural Center. b. Deadline: September 20 (Wednesday), from Monday to Friday (Armenian-Russian...
By hasmik on Sep 7, 2017
The Opening of the Exhibition “Beautiful...
On September 7, 2017 at Yerevan Center of Popular Creationat 16:00 o’clock took place the opening ceremony of the exhibition “Beautiful Handicrafts of Tohoku”, which was dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the establishment of Armenian-Japanese diplomatic relations. From September 8 to October 8 in the Center of Popular Creation there will be open the exhibition “Beautiful Handicrafts of Tohoku”, which presents the Japanese decorative and applied art. The dates of the visit are from Tuesday to Saturday (from 11:00 to 17:00 o’clock) and on Sunday (from 11:00...
By hasmik on Sep 5, 2017
Museum of national architecture and urba...
Author: H. Muradyan translated from Armenian into English by M.Vardanyan
By hasmik on Sep 4, 2017
