Kim Kardashian to Visit Armenia

I just love Kim. Who doesn't? One moment she's getting her brains tucked out in a video intentionally released everywhere for popularity and in another she's declaring her love for Armenia and its culture, despite knowing nothing about anything, and announcing a visit to Armenia. Joy!

That night at dinner my sisters, brother and I decided it is mandatory that we go to Armenia. None of us have ever been, neither had my dad and neither have my grandparents!

I am also going to be honest, I don't speak Armenian (I know, a lot of you have asked). And I don't know all of the historical details -- so if you have some stories to share with me, I would love that!

What does the Armenian genocide mean to you? Let me know!

OMG, I'm so excited! I always get this excited when telling whores what the genocide means to me!!

Source: her blog (thanks whoever sent it in)

Several Theaters in Armenia to be Reconstructed

I have fond memories of theaters in Armenia, especially the State Puppet Theater, which I've always known as, "tiknikayin tatron" or with Tumanyan's name in front of it.

The buildings of the Yerevan state theater of Music Comedy after Paronyan and the State Puppet Theater, as well as that of the "Pan-national" will be reconstructed this year. They will be equipped with new equipment.

"Today it is a must, as the theaters are still using the equipment from 1960-70s which is completely out of order", said representative of RA Ministry of Culture Razmik Abrahamyan.

In 2003-2004 five state theaters were reconstructed thanks to the investment of the Lincy Foundation. Nevertheless, the administrative building of the state academic theater after Sundukyan has not been fully reconstructed. It is included into the Ministry 2007-09 plans.

Let us remind you that there are 22 theaters in Armenia today.

There goes yet another portion of my childhood. Goodbye conservative architecture, hello gaudy monstrosities.

Source: A1+

Khoren Palyan Passes

I have some sad news to report today.

Khoren Palian, honored worker of culture, passed away this morning at the age of 72. Khoren Palyan was a singer, a choirmaster, professor at Yerevan State University, member of the International Academy of Nature and Society, member of the Forum of Intelligentsia of Armenia. In the course of the last few years, he actively engaged in protest actions organized by the opposition.

It is always sad when a notable figure passes away. Rest in peace, Khoren.

Source: Panorama