February 19 is renowned Armenian poet Hovhannes Tumanyan’s birthday. Tumanyan was born in 1869 in a village called Dsegh, in Armenia’s Lori region. In Armenia, his birthday is known as the Book Giving Day – a holiday aimed at encouraging people to read all types of books. Tumanyan himself had an infinite love for books. … Continue reading Discovering Tumanyan’s library on Book Giving Day
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“Greece’s decision to detain me was based on racism,” says Sevan Nişanyan
In an exclusive interview with CivilNet’s Ani Paitjan, Turkish-Armenian writer and linguist Sevan Nişanyan, says the decision by Greek authorities to areest him was based on racism. Nişanyan was released from detention on January 7 in Samos island. Local authorities refused to extend Nişanyan’s residency permit on December 29. Mr. Nişanyan escaped from a Turkish… Continue reading “Greece’s decision to detain me was based on racism,” says Sevan Nişanyan
The Revival of a Forgotten Poet
Time has almost erased the names of certain Armenian artists and intellectuals who dwelled in people’s memories. Shushanik Kurghinian is among them. The writer and poet, who was very famous during the Soviet era, lost her popularity after the fall of the communist regime. She was known as a fervent defender of socialism, the working… Continue reading The Revival of a Forgotten Poet
Armenia Celebrates Hovhannes Tumanyan’s 150th Birthday
Armenians celebrated one of the most famous writers of their nation, Hovhannes Tumanyan. The writer and activist was born 150 years ago, on February 19. Yerevan honored the anniversary of Tumanyan’s birthday in museums, libraries, and through musical performances. #Թումանյան150