ARMENIA IN THE INTERNATIONAL ARENA AND AN ASSESSMENT
The Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) Armenia and the American University of Armenia (AUA) are co-hosting a lecture series dedicated to the centenary of the First Armenian Republic.
As the small Armenian state expanded to the prewar borders of so-called “Russian Armenia” and planned for the realization of the exalted slogan of “Free, Independent, United Armenia,”Armenian diplomats and Armenophile groups were striving on five continents to gain support for the Republic. The response of the Great Powers was critical in that endeavor, and it was a question of whether they would commit the resources necessary to honor their wartime pledges regarding the future of the Armenian people. The collapse of the First Armenian Republic in December 1920 gave the answer to that question. As the Republic passed into history, strongly divergent views became manifest regarding its actual significance. In this centennial year, what might be a realistic appraisal? More here. Friday, 20 April, 18:30–20:00 Free entrance. |
CREATING THE REPUBLIC’S INFRASTRUCTURE
- 21 March 2018
The Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) Armenia and the American University of Armenia (AUA) are co-hosting a lecture series dedicated to the centenary of the First Armenian Republic. This lecture and discussion will focus on the measures taken to lay the foundations of a republican form of government, while also dealing with internal tensions, not only among the several Armenian political parties, but also within the dominant party Dashnaktsutiun, The role of the Diaspora also came into play, as Armenian partisanship, regionalism, and dualism threatened the future of the Republic and of the Armenian people itself. But by 1920, significant progress had been made and there were signs of hope, both domestically and internationally. More here. Wednesday, 18 April, 18:30–20:00 Free entrance. |
AGBU AND ARMENIAN LITERATURE
- 17 April 2018
From the very first days of its establishment, the Armenian General Benevolent Union, considering Armenian writing and literature to be a high priority, has provided direct support to Western Armenian and Diaspora Armenian literature. Through AGBU sponsorship, many works of literature have been published by Diaspora Armenian authors. Diaspora Armenian educators and writers have enjoyed constant support by the Union. Today, pieces on literary knowledge and Armenian studies continue to be published through the foundations established... |
MAY 28: THE UNCHARTED COURSE TOWARD INDEPENDENCE
The Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) Armenia and the American University of Armenia (AUA) are co-hosting a lecture series dedicated to the centenary of the First Armenian Republic. This initial lecture and discussion focuses on the conditions during World War I which made the road to independence extremely treacherous and the challenges facing the desperate Armenian leadership seemingly insurmountable. But somehow the Republic managed to survive until the end of the war when strong rays of hope spread over the slopes of Mount Ararat. More here. Monday, April 16, 18:30-20:00 Free entrance. |
ANPO NEW CAMERATA: EVENING WITH TIGRAN MANSURIAN
- 02 April 2018
AGBU Armenia cordially invites you to Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra's (ANPO) New Camerata’s concert dedicated to RA Meritorious Artist and composer Tigran Mansurian.
Performers: Program: Special guest of the evening is Tigran Mansurian. Tuesday, April 10, 19:00 Entrance by registration only here. |