Archive for September, 2008
The Pomegranate: Symbol of an Entire Culture
The central fruit in Armenian culture, the pomegranate is used as a staple fruit in Armenian households worldwide. The Color of a Pomegranate, directed by [Sergei] Parajanov, is one of the gems in Armenian film history, and in Armenian mythology, the pomegranate symbolizes fertility and abundance. It is also very much used in Persian cooking, [...]
Yerazart Musicians Come to Alex Theatre
Yerazart, a Boston-based non-profit arts organization dedicated to bringing the finest performers from Armenia across the pond is set to embark on its North American tour starting with a performance on Sunday, Sept. 28 at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, Calif. at 7:30 p.m.Six young musicians will bring the folk and classical traditions of their [...]





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