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Meeting of the Foreign Minister of Armenia with the Deputy Prime Minister of Hungary
On May 6, within the framework of the official visit to Hungary, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with Zsolt Semjén, the Deputy Prime Minister of Hungary.
The interlocutors exchanged views on the possibilities of developing the bilateral agenda after the diplomatic relations have been restored, and on regional issues.
The sides noted that the official visit of Ararat Mirzoyan, a visit at the level of the Minister of Foreign Affairs takes place after a fifteen-year break, expressing hope that the recent dynamics and high-level mutual visits will give a new impetus to the development of relations and multi-sector agenda. “There is still a great unrealized potential both in terms of political dialogue and especially in terms of economic ties, and there is a willingness to take steps to reach continuous results,” added Ararat Mirzoyan.
The prospects of cooperation between the respective structures of the two countries in various fields were thoroughly discussed. Special attention was paid to the prospects of the development of cooperation in education, people-to-people contacts and cultural tourism, which can be significantly facilitated by the launch of Yerevan-Budapest direct flights. Recalling the existence of the Department of Armenian Studies at the Pázmány Péter Catholic University in Budapest, as well as the memorandums of understanding signed between the two countries in 2023-2024, Minister Mirzoyan stressed the importance of implementation of the experience and student exchanges, as well as scholarship programs.
The special attention paid by Hungary to the protection of historical and cultural heritage and the steps taken in this direction were touched upon.
The Foreign Minister of Armenia and the Deputy Prime Minister of Hungary exchanged views on the issues of cooperation on the EU platform, taking into account Hungary’s upcoming Presidency of the EU Council in the second half of the year. Minister Mirzoyan expressed hope that with joint efforts it will be possible to implement all the projects outlined in the new Armenia-EU partnership agenda.
Touching upon Armenia’s vision of achieving lasting peace in the South Caucasus, Minister Mirzoyan briefed on the ongoing peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan, including the developments in the delimitation process, emphasizing the key principles of territorial integrity, recognition of borders and their inviolability.
In the context of the development of regional economic interconnectivity, Minister Mirzoyan presented to the interlocutor the “Crossroads of Peace” project developed by the Government of the Republic of Armenia and the opportunities provided by it.
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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Event dedicated to the 155th Anniversary of Komitas in Budapest
On November 22, a concert by the “Havk” dance ensemble and choir took place at the K.11 Cultural Center, dedicated to the 155th anniversary of Komitas. The event began with Komitas Vardapet’s composition “Hov Arek, Sarer Jan.” An Armenian traditional wedding ceremony was staged, accompanied by dance and music. Most of the performed songs were selected from the thousands of pieces collected by Komitas Vardapet.
During the event, Komitas’ work and his profound significance in Armenian culture were presented. The “Havk” dance ensemble performed “Shoror” as recorded by Komitas. The dancers appeared on stage in beautiful Armenian traditional clothes (taraz), conveying the national spirit and vibrancy of the dance. For the first time, the “Havk” choir, led by István Garaguly, performed as well. The “Havk” dance ensemble and choir showcased Komitas’ vivid personality, in contrast t0 the sorrowful image often associated with the tragic events of 1915.
The event concluded with the following quote by Komitas: “Love one another, love deeply, so that you may live.”
Article written by: Flora Hambardzumyan, Project code: 2024-1-HU01-ESC51-VTJ-000207879
Photos by Flora: Hambardzumyan, Project code: 2024-1-HU01-ESC51-VTJ-000207879
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Armenian dance event in memory of composer Komitas Vardapet
Armenian dances to the music of Komitas. Participation in the event is free, but registration is required. Registration at the email address rendezveny@ormenyszoszolo.hu.
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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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