Yerevan,William Saroyan stature in Downtown of Yerevan
The stature of William Saroyan,Yerevan,
William Saroyan Statue ,Yerevan,Armenia
Statue Honoring William Saroyan Unveiled in Yerevan
Famous Armenians | Знаменитые армяне | HD
FAMOUS ARMENIANS | ЗНАМЕНИТЫЕ АРМЯНЕ
Thought you knew nothing about Armenians? Think again - here are some of our most famous people!
The Armenian people are an ethnos, which belongs to the large Caucasian racial group of peoples, that have inhabited the Armenian Highlands since the Stone Age. The earliest possible record identified with Armenians, is from Sumerian records from around 2,700 BC, in which the Armenians are referred to as the sons of Haya, after the regional god of the Armenian Highlands.
Oral history explains the origin of the Armenian people as being the direct descendants of Noah's son Japheth. Armenians call themselves Hay and identify their homeland not by the term Armenia but as Hayastan. In the Bible, the area designated as Armenia is referred to as Ararat, which the Assyrians referred to as Urartu.
The indigenous people of the land of Ararat, Armenians shaped their national identity with the rise of powerful Armenian kingdoms, being the first nation to have adopted Christianity as a state religion, and the creation of the Armenian alphabet, which spurred the development of literature, philosophy and science.
Armenians are born survivors. Since the start of their history over 3,000 years ago Armenians have been the subject of all kinds of atrocities, foreign domination, natural disasters, hardships and genocide. Particular historical fate of the Armenian people formed such features of national character as expressive national pride and merit, love for their land, hospitality, surprising diligence, energy and perseverance.
The number of Armenians in the world counts approximately 10 million people, of whom around 3 million people live in the Republic of Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh. Another 3 million Armenians live in various countries of the ex-Soviet Union, mainly in Russia. About 2 million Armenians are dispersed in the Americas. About 1.5 million Armenians live in various European countries, and 500,000 Armenians live in the Middle East and Africa. There are 50,000 Armenians in Turkey, 4,000 in Cyprus and 20,000 in Australia.
The most common ending for the Armenian last name is ian, or yan (Kim Kardashian, William Saroyan). When Armenians moved from Armenia or from the Middle East, some changed their last names to adapt better to their new societies. Sometimes the ian or yan ending was dropped and the root kept, such as Charles Aznavour (was Aznavourian), or Andy Serkis (originally Sarkissian).
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Armenian Genocide Monument unveiling
The Armenian Genocide Monument was unveiled Thursday, April 23, 2015, at Fresno State's Maple Mall. Video by Craig Kohlruss.
William Saroyan - The Armenian and the Armenian
Prominent Armenian-American writer William Saroyan reading the paragraph from his 1935 short story titled The Armenian and the Armenian
Armenian Genocide Monument Slideshow
The Fresno State's Armenian Genocide Monument, dedicated in April, commemorates the 100th anniversary of the date when the massacre of 1.5 million Armenians began in the Ottoman Turkish Empire. Photos by Cary Edmondson. Music courtesy of John Chookasezian and the Chookasian Armenian Concert Ensemble.
The Armenian Genocide Monuments
Armenian Genocide Monument at Fresno State
THE 100th YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE WAS ON FRIDAY AND FRESNO STATE KICKED OFF THE ANNIVERSARY THURSDAY NIGHT
GIVING THE ARMENIAN COMMUNITY A DAY TO REMEMBER. OVER 4,000 PEOPLE GATHERED ON THE MAPLE MALL AT FRESNO STATE TO SEE THE UNVIELING OF THE AREMINAN GENOCIDE MONUMENT.
Fresno dedicates Armenian Street
Fresno dedicated Armenia Street in Old Armenian Town, to honor the city's Armenian heritage, on Thursday, April 23, 2015.
Armenian Genocide Commemoration Montebello April 22 2018 30 SEC PROMO
Armenian Genocide Commemoration Montebello April 22 2018 30 SEC PROMO
Armenian Genocide commemoration
A community commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide is held at St. Paul Armenian Church in Fresno.
Jermuk is a part of the rich nature of Southern Armenia
Jermuk is a part of the rich nature of Southern Armenia
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Jermuk is a part of the rich nature of Southern Armenia, Syunik region, with numerous cultural and historical monuments and buildings spread out in the city and its surroundings, with numerous bottomless canyons and high cliffs, caves and hunting grounds that attract lovers of adventure recreation. Jermuk lake, waterfall, bridge, arch, cable car and ski run, in a word, it’s a great place to enjoy life through contact with nature at any time of the year.
Jermuk drinking gallery operates for visitors of the city, where mineral water is supplied from various taps with different water temperature and properties.
The city of Jermuk is crossed by the River Arpa which is one of the deepest rivers of Armenia. The deep gorge of Arpa divides not only the city but also the mountain range of Vayots Dzor. There is also a waterfall “Mermaid Curls” in this amazing gorge, which falls from 70 meters high into the gorge. There are also stone creations in Arpa gorge: the Arch of Desires and the Matchless Heart.
The most famous landmarks of Jermuk are Arpa - Sevan tunnel and Kechut reservoir with the beautiful name “Pearl”. The city is also rich in monuments and memorial plates, including a memorable ensemble of Armenian volunteers and a stone Sun in memory of William Saroyan.
When listing the attractions of the city of Jermuk, of course, we should not forget the cable car, which has a length of 1000 m, and the highest point is at an altitude of 2480m. From this point, you can admire the beautiful Jermuk panorama. The cable car that meets international standards allows skiers to use excellent professional tracks. A special playground was built for sledging at the last stop of the Jermuk cableway.
There are museums, a branch of the National Art Gallery, libraries, parks and clubs in the city of Jermuk.
Also, there are numerous cultural and historical monuments in the Vayots Dzor region, in the vicinity of Jermuk, including the Church of the Holy Virgin (Areni) and the Church of the Holy Cross, the temples of Gndevank, Noravank, Tsakhats Kar, Spitakavor.
I remember the Armenian Genocide
After almost a century have passed by, sadly, the Turkish government still denies the Genocide that they have done to the Armenians in 1915. Here is a short video I did in commemoration of the 1.5 million victims. Sorry for the watermark thing appearing, I had problems with my editing software so I decided to use the Sony Vegas trial.
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April 23, 2017, Armenian Genocide.
April 24, 2017, Armenians worldwide and the civilized world commemorate the 102nd anniversary of Armenian Genocide; the first genocide of the 20th century.
Arthur Abrahamian - ''De bewaarde brief''
''De bewaarde brief'' een gedicht geschreven en voorgedragen door Arthur Abrahamian.
Ten ere van de 100 jarige herdenking van de Armeense genocide.
Muziek door : Lévon Minassian (Duduk, They Have Taken the One I Love)
Intro is afkomstig van William Saroyan.
One Family Mision - Fresno Armenian School
Российская благотворительность и Армения 1915- 1923 гг/
Репортаж канала Yerkir Media: youtube.com/user/YerkirmediaTV
1 апреля в Новом здании Российской национальной библиотеки состоялось открытие выставки Российская благотворительность и Армения 1915- 1923 гг.
Выставка посвящена памяти сотен тысяч мирных жителей Западной Армении, трагически погибших в 1915 – 1923 гг. Благодаря деятельности многочисленных общественных организаций Российской империи были спасены тысячи беженцев, оказана помощь раненым и вынужденным переселенцам.
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Jermuk is a part of the rich nature of Southern Armenia - 2
Jermuk is a part of the rich nature of Southern Armenia
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Jermuk is a part of the rich nature of Southern Armenia, Syunik region, with numerous cultural and historical monuments and buildings spread out in the city and its surroundings, with numerous bottomless canyons and high cliffs, caves and hunting grounds that attract lovers of adventure recreation. Jermuk lake, waterfall, bridge, arch, cable car and ski run, in a word, it’s a great place to enjoy life through contact with nature at any time of the year.
Jermuk drinking gallery operates for visitors of the city, where mineral water is supplied from various taps with different water temperature and properties.
The city of Jermuk is crossed by the River Arpa which is one of the deepest rivers of Armenia. The deep gorge of Arpa divides not only the city but also the mountain range of Vayots Dzor. There is also a waterfall “Mermaid Curls” in this amazing gorge, which falls from 70 meters high into the gorge. There are also stone creations in Arpa gorge: the Arch of Desires and the Matchless Heart.
The most famous landmarks of Jermuk are Arpa - Sevan tunnel and Kechut reservoir with the beautiful name “Pearl”. The city is also rich in monuments and memorial plates, including a memorable ensemble of Armenian volunteers and a stone Sun in memory of William Saroyan.
When listing the attractions of the city of Jermuk, of course, we should not forget the cable car, which has a length of 1000 m, and the highest point is at an altitude of 2480m. From this point, you can admire the beautiful Jermuk panorama. The cable car that meets international standards allows skiers to use excellent professional tracks. A special playground was built for sledging at the last stop of the Jermuk cableway.
There are museums, a branch of the National Art Gallery, libraries, parks and clubs in the city of Jermuk.
Also, there are numerous cultural and historical monuments in the Vayots Dzor region, in the vicinity of Jermuk, including the Church of the Holy Virgin (Areni) and the Church of the Holy Cross, the temples of Gndevank, Noravank, Tsakhats Kar, Spitakavor.
Stories told by the Armenian Genocide Survivors
Stories told by Armenian Genocide Survivors.