Tag Archives: Armenia

A Blind Eye to the Armenians

Posted on 10/23/2023 by aratopouzian

It’s been some time since I’ve found the motivation to compose an essay for my website. My blog predominantly revolves around arts and culture, usually maintaining an optimistic tone. Nonetheless, over the past few months, it has been challenging to … Continue reading →

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Artsakh-Armenia Relief Concert on Dec. 12th

Posted on 12/05/2020 by aratopouzian

Over the past several months we have experienced many groups throughout the diaspora helping both raise awareness and funds due to the war in Artsakh. These groups have been innovative in putting together products or offering their talents to help … Continue reading →

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Cultural Identity, Repeated History

Posted on 12/02/2020 by aratopouzian

105 years ago, our ancestors were driven from their homelands by the order of the Turkish government. A well documented massacre that can be easily researched for those unfamiliar with this important and dark piece of Armenian history. In order … Continue reading →

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How I Wish To Remember Artsakh

Posted on 11/14/2020 by aratopouzian

Personal Note: This was a difficult story to write for several reasons. Initially, I wanted to be able to express my thoughts about Artsakh and the the war against the Armenians in this region – struggling to find the right … Continue reading →

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Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown – Armenia

Posted on 05/22/2018 by aratopouzian

If you haven’t heard about the recent episode of Anthony Bourdain traveling to Armenia as part of his series Parts Unknown, you have most likely been living under a rock for the last month. I have to admit I have … Continue reading →

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How people get inspired

Posted on 08/20/2015 by aratopouzian

Have you ever wondered how people get inspired? Inspiration is definitely the mother of invention. Everything that we see which has some form of greatness, had to be inspired. Whether it was the invention of different forms of transportation or … Continue reading →

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Multi Cultural Evening for Aline

Posted on 02/03/2015 by aratopouzian

My daughter Aline is five years old and like most five year olds, she is going on eighteen. She is very social and loves to be the center of it all. I really have no idea (sarcasm) where that personality … Continue reading →

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