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On this day - Apr. 17, 1885: Composer and conductor Parsegh Ganatchian was born
Birthday celebrations take a poignant turn in April. On this day in 1885, Parsegh Ganatchian, the composer of Armenia’s national anthem, «Մեր հայրենիք» (“Mer hayrenik” | “Our Fatherland”) was born. He had survived the Armenian Genocide by playing the violin to Ottoman army officers!
PATMI: From womb to world, mothering a cultural NGO in rural Armenia
Two years ago, following their heart’s calling, two souls merged and birthed PATMI into the world. Guided by the vision to turn Armenia’s villages into open-air art galleries, they started with Meghradzor, sharing a local story on a wall. They “breastfed” their cosmic baby with great love and care until it was strong enough to survive on its own. This is their journey, as told by one of the “mothers.”
Lucy Tutunjian: A painter with a sparkling sense of joie the vivre and a lasting vision, dies
At h-pem, we are saddened to hear that Lucy Tutunjian, the Lebanese-Armenian painter, who celebrated nature, life, and hope for over six decades, passed away two days ago. She was the benefactor of the Hamazkayin "Lucy Tutunjian" Art Gallery. Her energetic and vibrant presence will be missed by all who knew her.
