Part of the series on Armenians Հայեր Armenian culture Architecture · Art · Cinema · Cuisine · Dance · Dress · Literature · Music · Media · Religion · Sport · Vartavar Image File history File links Flag_of_Armenia. ... The monastery of Geghard in Kotayk, Armenia. ... Armenian cuisine is as ancient as the history of Armenia, and a combination of different tastes and aromas. ... A traditional Armenian dance The Armenian dance heritage has been one of the oldest, richest and most varied in the Near East. ... The dress of the Armenians have been complimented by a rich cultural tradition. ... The existing Armenian literature begins around 400 AD. History The Armenians once had a temple literature of their own, which was destroyed in the 4th and 5th centuries by the Christian clergy, so thoroughly that barely twenty lines of it survive in the history of Moses of Khoren (Chorene). ... Armenia is in the Caucasus Mountains, and its music is a mix of indigenous folk music, perhaps best-represented by Djivan Gasparyans well-known duduk music, as well as light pop, and extensive Christian music, due to Armenias status as the oldest Christian nation in the world. ... Vartavar (also known as Vardevar or Vardavar, Armenian: ) is a festival in Armenia where people of all ages drench each other with water. ... By country or region Armenia · Nagorno-Karabakh Armenian diaspora Nagorno-Karabakh (Azerbaijani: Dağlıq Qarabağ or Yuxarı Qarabağ, literally mountainous black garden or upper black garden; Russian: Нагорный Карабах, translit. ... Map of the Armenian diaspora. ... Subgroups Hamshenis The Hamshenis (also known as Hemshinlis or Khemshils; Õ€Õ¡Õ´Õ·Õ«Õ¶Õ« in Armenian; HemÅŸinli in Turkish; Амшенцы in Russian) are an ethnic group of Armenian origin that inhabit the Black Sea coastal areas of Turkey, Russia, and Georgia (Abkhazia). ... Religion Armenian Apostolic Church Armenian Catholicism · Protestantism Official standard of Karekin II Catholicos of Armenia The Armenian Apostolic Church (Armenian: Õ€Õ¡Õµ Ô±Õ¼Õ¡Ö„Õ¥Õ¬Õ¡Õ¯Õ¡Õ¶ Եկեղեցի), sometimes called the Armenian Orthodox Church or the Gregorian Church, is the worlds oldest national church and one of the most ancient Christian communities. ... After the Armenian Apostolic Church, along with the rest of Oriental Orthodoxy, formally broke off communion from the Chalcedonian churches, numerous Armenian bishops made attempts to restore communion with the Catholic Church (Rome). ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Languages and dialects Armenian Eastern Armenian · Western Armenian Eastern Armenian is one of the two modern dialects of Armenian (an Indo-European language), spoken in the Caucasus mountains (particularly in the Armenian Republic). ... Western Armenian is one of the two modern dialects of Armenian, an Indo-European language spoken by the Armenian diaspora, mainly in North America, Europe and most of the Middle East except for Iran. ... Armenian History The history of Armenia is ancient and stretches back to prehistoric times. ... Persecution Armenian Genocide · Hamidian massacres · Adana massacre · Anti-Armenianism Armenian Genocide photo. ... Contemporary political cartoon portraying Hamid as a butcher of the Armenians During the long reign of Sultan Hamid, unrest and rebellion occurred in many areas of the Ottoman Empire. ... The Adana massacre occurred in Adana Province, in the Ottoman Empire, in April 1909. ... Bodies of Armenians killed during the 1915 Armenian Genocide. ... v • d • e

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Italic textBold textfat Over the years Armenia has developed a modern, unique and successful culture. Many aspects of the culture are based on the geography, literature, dance, and music of the people. The culture is similar and yet distinct from many of the bordering countries like Russia, Georgia, and Iran as well as Mediterranean nations such as Greece, and Italy. Armenian culture has strong influences from both its Eastern neighbors, as well as an underlying influence from Europe to the West. Old book bindings at the Merton College library. ... jus like my ass For other uses, see Dance (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Music (disambiguation). ... The Mediterranean Sea is an intercontinental sea positioned between Europe to the north, Africa to the south and Asia to the east, covering an approximate area of 2. ...

Creative Arts

Literature

Main article: Armenian literature

Literature began in Armenia around 400 A.D. The majority of the literary arts were created by Moses of Khorene, in the 5th century. Through the years the elements of literature have changed as the stories and myths were passed on through generations. During the 19th century, writer Mikael Nalbandian worked to create a new Armenian literary identity. Nalbandian's poem "Song of the Italian Girl" may have been the inspiration for the Armenian national anthem, Mer Hayrenik. The existing Armenian literature begins around 400 AD. History The Armenians once had a temple literature of their own, which was destroyed in the 4th and 5th centuries by the Christian clergy, so thoroughly that barely twenty lines of it survive in the history of Moses of Khoren (Chorene). ... Events First invasion of Italy by Alaric (probable date). ... Moses of Chorene was an Armenian scholar, who lived in the fifth century. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... Photograph of Mikael Nalbandian Mikael Nalbandian (Õ„Õ«Ö„Õ¡ÕµÕ¥Õ¬ Õ†Õ¡Õ¬Õ¢Õ¡Õ¶Õ¤ÕµÕ¡Õ¶ in Armenian, alternate spellings: Mikayel Nalpantian, Miqayel Nalbandyan) (2 (14) November 1829 – 31 March (12 April) 1866) was an Armenian writer who dominated 19th century Armenian literature. ... Mer Hayrenik (Our Fatherland) is the national anthem of Armenia. ...

Dance

Arax Armenian Dance Ensemble.

Main article: Armenian dance

The Armenian dance heritage has been one of the oldest, richest and most varied in the Near East. From the fifth to the third millennia B.C., in the higher regions of Armenia there are rock paintings of scenes of country dancing. These dances were probably accompanied by certain kinds of songs or musical instruments. In the fifth century Moses of Khorene (Movsés Khorenats'i) himself had heard of how the old descendants of Aram (that is Armenians) make mention of these things (epic tales) in the ballads for the lyre and their songs and dances. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... A traditional Armenian dance The Armenian dance heritage has been one of the oldest, richest and most varied in the Near East. ...

Art

Mother Armenia (Mayr Hayastan) statue, located near Victory Park, in Yerevan.

The National Art Gallery in Yerevan has more than 16,000 works that date back to the Middle Ages, which indicate Armenia's rich tales and stories of the times. It houses paintings by many European masters as well. The Modern Art Museum, the Children’s Picture Gallery, and the Martiros Saryan Museum are only a few of the other noteworthy collections of fine art on display in Yerevan. Moreover, many private galleries are in operation, with many more opening every year, featuring rotating exhibitions and sales. ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (3072x2304, 2628 KB) Summary Yerevans Mother Armenia statue. ... ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (3072x2304, 2628 KB) Summary Yerevans Mother Armenia statue. ... The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three ages: the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times, beginning with the Renaissance. ... This article is about the continent. ... Martiros Saryan (Armenian: ) (28 February [O.S. 16 February] 1880 — 5 May 1972) was a Russian-born Armenian painter. ...

Armenian Needlelace circa 2004

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Lacemaking

Like Lacis Armenian needlelace seems to be an obvious descendant of netmaking. Where lacis adds decorative stitches to a net ground, Armenian needlelace involves making the net itself decorative. There is some archaeological evidence suggesting the use of lace in prehistoric Armenia and the prevalence of pre-christian symbology in traditional designs would certainly suggest a pre-Christian root for this art form. In contrast to Europe where lace was the preserve of the nobility, in Armenia it decorated everything from traditional headscarves to lingerie. Thus lacemaking was part of many women's lives. Filet lace (also known as Lacis, Filet Brodé and Point Compté) is a Needle lace created by darning on a ground of netting. ...

Music

Main article: Armenian music

One of the most important parts of Armenian culture is the music, which has in recent years brought new forms of music, while maintaining traditional styles too. This is evidenced by the world-class Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra that performs at the beautifully refurbished Yerevan Opera House, where one can also attend a full season of opera. In addition, several chamber ensembles are highly regarded for their musicianship, including the National Chamber Orchestra of Armenia and the Serenade Orchestra. Classical music can also be heard at one of several smaller venues, including the Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory and the Chamber Orchestra Hall. Jazz is popular, especially in the summer when live performances are a regular occurrence at one of the city’s many outdoor cafés and parks. Armenia is in the Caucasus Mountains, and its music is a mix of indigenous folk music, perhaps best_represented by Djivan Gasparyans well-known duduk music, as well as light pop similar to nearby Middle-Eastern countries, and extensive Christian music, due to Armenias status as the oldest Christian... The Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra was formed over 75 years ago in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. ... The origin of the National Chamber Orchestra of Armenia (NCOA) dates back to a time when Armenia was a part of the former Soviet Union. ... Jazz is a musical art form that originated in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States around the start of the 20th century. ... Coffeehouse in Damascus A coffeehouse, coffee shop, or café shares some of the characteristics of a bar, and some of the characteristics of a restaurant. ...

Cinema

Main article: Cinema of Armenia

Soviet Armenia (1924) was the first Armenian documentary film. charlie was here Namus was the first Armenian silent black and white film (1926, Namus at the Internet Movie Database), directed by Amo Bek-Nazaryan and based on a play of Alexander Shirvanzade describing the ill fate of two lovers, who were engaged by their families to each other since childhood, but because of violations of namus (a tradition of honor), the girl was married by her father to another mao mao Cinema of Armenia was born on April 16, 1923, when the Armenian State Committee on Cinema was established by the government decree. ... Documentary film is a broad category of visual expression that is based on the attempt, in one fashion or another, to document reality. ... A silent film is a film which has no accompanying soundtrack. ... A black-and-white portrait. ... The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) is an online database of information about movies, actors, television shows, production crew personnel, and video games. ... Alexander Shirvanzadeh real name : Alexander Movsesyan, He was born April 7, 1858 in Shamakhi, and died August 7, 1935 in Yerevan) was an Armenian playwright and novelist. ... Women wearing niqab to ensure namus Namus is an ethical category, a virtue, in Middle Eastern societies of patriarchal character. ...

Language

Main article: Armenian language

The Armenian language has been spoken since at least 800 BC, yet it has continued to develop over the centuries. Trade and conquest forced the language to change, adding new words into the people's vocabulary. Literature and books written in Armenian appeared by the 4th century. The written language of that time, called classical Armenian or Grabar, remained the Armenian literary language, with various changes, until the 19th century. Meanwhile, spoken Armenian developed independently of the written language. Many dialects appeared when Armenian communities became separated by geography or politics, and not all of these dialects are mutually intelligible. The Armenian language (Armenian: , IPA: — hayeren lezu, conventional short form hayeren) is an Indo-European language spoken by the Armenian people in the Republic of Armenia, in Georgia (especially in Samtskhe-Javakheti), Mountainous Karabakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) and also used by the Armenian diaspora. ... Centuries: 10th century BC - 9th century BC - 8th century BC Decades: 850s BC 840s BC 830s BC 820s BC 810s BC - 800s BC - 790s BC 780s BC 770s BC 760s BC 750s BC Events and Trends 804 BC - Hadad-nirari IV of Assyria conquers Damascus. ... As a means of recording the passage of time, the 4th century was that century which lasted from 301 to 400. ... Grabar meaning literary, Armenian was very developed by the time it came to be written down at the beginning of the 5th century. ...

Food

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Main article: Armenian cuisine

Armenian cuisine is as ancient as the history of Armenia, a combination of different tastes and aromas. Closely related to eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, various spices, vegetables, fish, and fruits combine to present unique dishes. Throughout history, Armenian cuisine has had cultural exchange with the cuisines of neighboring countries, i.e. Greek, Russian, Turkish, and Arab. Armenia is also famous for its wine and brandy. In particular, Armenian cognac is renowned worldwide (winner of several awards), and was considered by the late British Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill, as his favourite. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Armenian cuisine is as ancient as the history of Armenia, and a combination of different tastes and aromas. ... For the span of recorded history starting roughly 5,000-5,500 years ago, see Ancient history. ... The Mediterranean Sea is an intercontinental sea positioned between Europe to the north, Africa to the south and Asia to the east, covering an approximate area of 2. ... Arab cuisine is the cuisine of the Arab countries. ... A glass of red wine This article is about the alcoholic beverage. ... A bottle of calvados Pays DAuge Brandy (short for brandywine, from Dutch brandewijn—burnt wine[1]) is a general term for distilled wine, usually 40–60% ethyl alcohol by volume. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, KG, OM, CH, TD, FRS, PC (Can) (30 November 1874 – 24 January 1965) was an English statesman, soldier and author. ...

Sports

Main article: Sport in Armenia

mao Sports have always been popular in Armenia, during the ancient Olympics Armenian princes and nobles often were contestants. Some of the more popular sports are: soccer, tennis, basketball, wrestling, boxing and weight-lifting. Many types of sports are played in Armenia, among the most popular being football, chess, boxing, basketball, hockey and volleyball [1]. Armenias mountainous terrain gives the opportunity for certain sports such as skiing and climbing to be practised. ... The five Olympic rings were designed in 1913, adopted in 1914 and debuted at the Games at Antwerp, 1920. ... Football (soccer) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... For other uses, see Tennis (disambiguation). ... Sara Giauro shoots a three-point shot, FIBA Europe Cup for Women Finals 2005. ... Ancient Greek wrestlers (Pankratiasts) Wrestling is the act of physical engagement between two competitors competing for a physical advantage. ... Professional boxing bout featuring Ricardo Domínguez (left, throwing a left uppercut) versus Rafael Ortíz Boxing, also called pugilism (from Latin), the noble art , prizefighting (when referring to professional boxing) or the sweet science[1] is a sport and martial art in which two participants of similar weight fight... Weightlifting is a sport where competitors attempt to lift heavy weights mounted on steel bars. ...

Family

Armenians are known for having large and close family bonds and the traditional values are still relevant in Armenia and Armenian communities abroad. its me sit mao

See also

• Armenian architecture

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External links

• International actors and models talent agency CASTING.AM
• Armenian dances, from parev.net
• Music & Dance, By Robert Atayan, Hye Etch
• Armenian dances, from akhtamar.org
• 12,000 years of Armenian history
• ArmeniaInfo of Armenian Culture

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