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Visit to the Republic of Armenia
From November 27 to December 2, the visit to the Republic of Armenia was organized by the representative of the Armenian community in the Hungarian Parliament, MP Nikoghos Hakobyan, the RA Ambassador to Hungary, Ashot Smbatyan, and the head of the Office of Armenian National Autonomy in Hungary, Laszlo Ronaseik.
The visit had several important goals. One of the priorities was to transfer the monetary humanitarian aid collected by Hungarian Armenians in 2023 to the people of Artsakh who suffered and were deprived of their homeland due to the aggressive policy of Azerbaijan. The monetary support amounted to 20,000 US dollars and was given to approximately 35 socially disadvantaged families from Artsakh, including 175 children.
The delegation also visited the city of Spitak, where they met with Mayor Kajayr Nikoghosyan. Discussions centered around the repair works of the 258-prisoner-of-war cemetery in the territory of Spitak city, the graves of 51 Hungarian prisoners of war who worked and died in Soviet Armenia, during the Second World War.
During the visit, separate meetings were held with RA Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructures Gnel Sanosyan and the Head of the Armenian-Hungary Friendship Group of the National Assembly, a member of the “Civil Contract” faction of the National Assembly, Hripsime Grigoryan. Discussions with Gnel Sanosyan focused on the potential activation of Armenian-Hungarian trade and economic relations. Nikoghos Hakobyan also emphasized the need to resume the suspended activity of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce in Armenia, enabling the export of various products from Armenia to Hungary. Other issues of mutual interest were also discussed.
Hripsime Grigoryan, the head of the NA Armenia-Hungary friendship group, spoke about the great potential for developing relations between the two countries in the political, economic, cultural, humanitarian, and educational spheres. Mikael Tumasyan, a member of the RA NA Armenia-Hungary friendship group and deputy of the “Civil Contract” faction, highlighted the restoration of Armenian-Hungarian diplomatic relations, emphasizing the significant prospect of expanding cooperation between friendly groups. Gayane Yeghiazaryan, a member of the friendship group and a member of the NA “Civil Contract” parliamentarian, emphasized the expansion and deepening of parliamentary bilateral ties.
Anahit Simonyan, the president of the “Armenia-Hungary” company, who initiated the meeting, noted that during the years when diplomatic relations between the two countries were suspended, he carried out his mission through democratic diplomacy.
Article: Grigor Muradyan Project code: 2023-1-HU01-ESC51-VTJ-000146422
Photos posted: Syuzanna Hakobyan Project code: 2023-1-HU01-ESC51-VTJ-000146422
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Summary Exhibition
On August 23, 2024, the Armenian Cultural Center of Hungary hosted the opening of the summary exhibition. The exhibition was dedicated to the “Parajanov 100” collage project created during the “Armenian Youth Camp 2024” in Hungary and to the works produced during the sculpture courses that lasted for more than five months at the cultural center.
During the camp, a master class on collage-making was held, where participants worked in groups. The workshop presented the activities of the renowned Armenian filmmaker, screenwriter, and artist Sergey Parajanov, as well as his collages. This year marks the 100th anniversary of his birth.
The exhibition also had an interactive component, during which another collage was created and added alongside the presented works.
The pottery class was conducted by Grigor Murdian. The camp programs were led by Grigor Murdian and Suzanna Hakobyan. The projects were carried out at the Armenian Cultural Foundation of Hungary as part of the ESC volunteer program activities.
Article: Grigor Muradyan Project code: 2023-1-HU01-ESC51-VTJ-000146422
Photos posted: Syuzanna Hakobyan Project code: 2023-1-HU01-ESC51-VTJ-000146422
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Armenian project “In the Armenian Youth Camp”
The Armenian Youth Camp is initially designed to encourage Armenian and Armenian-origin children and teenagers living in Hungary to meet and get to know each other. The camp’s goals include not only establishing connections among Armenians but also connecting them with their Armenian heritage.
Alex Avanesyan briefly touched on Armenian history, presenting the formation process of Armenian kingdoms, the importance of the adoption of Christianity, and other significant historical events. His speech sparked interest in the Armenian past among the camp participants.
The quiz organized by the “Urartu” theater of the Armenian Cultural Foundation of Hungary further connected the children with Armenian culture. Participants had to name or guess the names, origins, and histories of various items related to Armenian culture created in different periods shown in pictures. The project turned into an educational and entertaining game.
The workshop dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Sergey Parajanov’s birth, conducted by the volunteers of the “Armenian Cultural Foundation of Hungary,” Suzanna Hakobyan and Grigor Moradyan, sparked great interest. The workshop focused on collage art, presenting Parajanov’s works and the uniqueness of his art. It became a unique opportunity for the children to engage in creative exploration and to get acquainted with Parajanov’s worldview.
Article: Grigor Muradyan Project code: 2023-1-HU01-ESC51-VTJ-000146422
Photos posted: Syuzanna Hakobyan Project code: 2023-1-HU01-ESC51-VTJ-000146422
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Armenian Youth Camp 2024
The Armenian children living in Hungary have finally met again. The long-awaited Armenian youth camp started on August 7. This year is special because our camp includes Armenian children who were forcibly displaced from Karabakh due to Azerbaijani aggression and relocated to Hungary.
Article: Grigor Muradyan Project code: 2023-1-HU01-ESC51-VTJ-000146422
Photos posted: Syuzanna Hakobyan Project code: 2023-1-HU01-ESC51-VTJ-000146422
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