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Knights and Daughters of Vartan Complete 10th Homeland Trip
Knights and Daughters of Vartan Mark 10th “Back to the Homeland” Trip with Week of Service, Partnership and Connection in Armenia
The Knights and Daughters of Vartan (KDV), a U.S.-based Armenian organization, marked its tenth annual "Back to the Homeland" trip to Armenia this week. The delegation focused on service, community partnerships, and cultural connection during their visit to Yerevan. The trip repr
St. Nersess Seminary Marks 65 Years in Northern California
St. Nersess Seminary Celebrates 65th Anniversary in Northern California
St. Nersess Armenian Seminary celebrated its 65th anniversary with a gathering of approximately 70 guests, including sponsors and supporters, according to Massis Post. The seminary, a significant institution for Armenian religious education in the diaspora, marked the milestone a
2020 Artsakh War Veteran Recounts Combat Experience
From Coma to College Graduate: 2020 Artsakh Vet Describes Chaos at Mataghis
A veteran of the 2020 Artsakh conflict has shared an account of the opening moments of the war, describing the sudden artillery barrage that began on September 27 near Mataghis. The soldier recounts how what initially appeared to be routine military exercises quickly escalated in
St. Gregory's Armenian Food Festival Returns for 49th Year
St. Gregory’s Armenian food festival returns for a 49th year
St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church in Indian Orchard, Massachusetts will host its 49th annual Armenian Food Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, from noon to 7 p.m. The free, all-ages event features grilled kebabs, traditional pastries including paklava and choreg, and homemad
Diaspora Partnership Transforms Armenian Border Village
A diaspora-Armenia partnership revives a border village
A diaspora-Armenia partnership has revitalized Paruyr Sevak, a border village in Ararat province with roughly 800 residents. After visiting in 2018, an Armenian-American couple and the late Mayor Edik Stepanyan established a computer lab and undertook a major renovation project t
Armenia Fest 2026 Celebrates Armenian Culture in Royal Oak
Armenia Fest 2026 brought Armenian culture to Royal Oak
Armenia Fest 2026 drew families and community members to the Royal Oak Farmers Market on August 22, featuring traditional Armenian music, dance, food and cultural activities. The Hamazkayin Arax Dance Troupe performed Armenian folk dances while the Armenia Fest All-Star Band prov
AYF Interns Document Three Days Exploring Dilijan
Three days in Dilijan: Stories from an AYF Internship excursion
An intern with the Armenian Youth Federation documented a three-day excursion to Dilijan, Armenia, highlighting activities and cultural experiences. The group visited the Armenian Alphabet Monument, the grave of military leader Drastamat Kanayan, and participated in whitewater ra
Lorik Fund brings arts education to 31 Armenian villages
Lorik Fund supports Artsakh Tsil summer visits to 31 villages
The Lorik Humanitarian Fund's Artsakh Tsil Arts Studio completed a month-long summer tour through rural Armenia, visiting 31 villages in the Vardenis, Areni and Vayots Dzor regions. The mobile program offered free puppet shows, traditional dance and music instruction, and hands-o
Chicago Artist Anoush Bargamian Opens First Solo Exhibition
Anoush Bargamian opens first solo show at AIR Gallery
Chicago-based artist Anoush Bargamian is presenting her first solo show, "Stories We Carry: Memories, Color, Childhood, & Belonging," at AIR Studio + Gallery in Glencoe, Illinois through October 31, 2026. The exhibition features encaustic paintings from two series: "Pajama Party,
Artist Reflects on Lifetime of Accidents Through Watercolor
Calamity Me
An Armenian Weekly contributor shares a personal essay reflecting on a lifetime of accidents, from childhood falls to adult mishaps. The author, a visual artist, created a watercolor painting titled "Calamity Me" depicting two childhood incidents at age 5: a fall from a second-fl
Armenian Students Win Medals at International Astronomy Olympiad
Armenian students win four medals at International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics
Armenian high school students earned one silver and three bronze medals at the 19th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics, held in Hanoi, Vietnam from September 25 to October 5. The competition drew 320 students from 64 countries, with Armenia represented by five s
Mountain Refuge Cares for Rescued Bears in Armenia
Urtsadzor Mountain Refuge: Healing Armenia's Rescued Bears
A wildlife sanctuary in Urtsadzor, located in Armenia's Ararat province, is dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of rescued bears. Staff members like Narine begin their days early, preparing to tend to the animals housed at the facility. The refuge operates as a healing cente