Levon Qyurdyan: The Embodiment of Armenian Dance – From Yerevan’s Studios to World Stages
Levon Qyurdyan was born in 1949 in Yerevan. His artistic journey began at the Children’s Dance Ensemble of Yerevan’s Pioneers’ Palace, where he trained for six years under Khachik Margaryan in its premier youth performance group. In 1961, he joined
Business Mandarin Reimagined: The Armenian-Chinese Collaboration Elevating Global Professionals
The publication of Business Mandarin marks a dynamic fusion of Armenian and Chinese academic perspectives, forged through the collaboration of Dr. Gevorg Grigoryan from Tellhow Animation University and researchers Ning Huichun and Shi Jingjing of Taizhou University. This rigorous textbook,
MirrorWorlds: An Armenian Student in China Bridging Cultures Through Virtual Reality
When Artem Muradyan first visited China as a tourist in 2018, he didn't expect to return years later as a student at Shanghai's Tongji University—or that he'd create a groundbreaking VR project merging Armenian heritage with Indonesian culture. Developed in
From Imperial Insignia to Victorian Accessory: The Transcultural Journey of Qing Rank Badges
The Purse Museum's Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) rank badge exemplifies a significant case of transcultural adaptation of imperial insignia. Originally fabricated as a buzi (补子) between approximately 1750-1850, this silk embroidery panel was executed using the kesi tapestry technique with gold-wrapped
Armenian traditional attire of Artsakh proudly showcased in China
Lilit Dallakyan, a dedicated board member of the Armenian Student Association of China (ASAC) and passionate cultural advocate, has become an ambassador of Armenian traditions in Qingdao. Her most recent cultural presentation at Qingdao University's International Festival showcased the vibrant
Armenian Traditional Attire Captivates at the National Costume Festival in China
During the National Costume Festival at East China Normal University, two Armenian garments garnered widespread admiration from attendees. Both pieces are part of the ChinArmArt collection, which is China’s only repository of Armenian traditional dress.The first garment was the Artsakh
Armenian Academics Foster Cross-Cultural Dialogue at Shandong University International Conference on South Caucasus-China Relations
The academic conference “From the South Caucasus to China: Historical Heritage and Modern Economic and Cultural Convergence” (April 26, Shandong University of Aeronautics) opened new pathways for scholarly collaboration. Armenian diplomatic representation was prominent, featuring Mr. Koryun Ghazaryan (Economic and
Redefining Design and Aesthetics: Scholars Explore New Paradigms at Sichuan Fine Arts Institute Forum, China
On April 19, the third Academic Forum on Design Aesthetics, co-organized by the Design Aesthetics Professional Committee of the Chinese Society of Aesthetics and the School of Design at Sichuan Fine Arts Institute, gathered over 100 experts from leading institutions
Across Continents, One Heritage: Armenian Diasporic Communities Unite for Cultural Legacy Preservation Discussions
On April 6th, Armenian Diaspora Young Ambassadors from Russia and China made history by hosting the first collaborative online meeting on cultural preservation. Organized by Syuzanna Minasaryan ("Nor Hayq" Youth Organization, Anapa), Anahit Khudanyan ("Ararat" Youth Organization, Tambov), Gayane Karapetyan
Mickey Mouse in Shanghai: A Forgotten Chapter of Disney’s Chinese Legacy (1947)
Francesco Tattini shares an intriguing discovery from his time in China: a rare adaptation of the 1935 Mickey Mouse comic Editor-in-Grief, reimagined for Chinese audiences. Originally published in 1947 in the Shanghainese newspaper 正氣日報 (Zhengqi Daily) under the title 米老鼠开报馆