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The Author is a Photographer

Pertch Proshyan (1837-1907) is one of the most significant Armenian writers of 19th century. Born in the village Ashtarak (Armenia), Proshyan became one of the first entrepreneurs to take up photography in Eastern Armenia in 1860. He was sponsored by a cleric from Tiflis who wanted the young writer to learn the art of photography for the purpose of assembling a photographic record of Armenian historical monuments. While this project failed, Proshyan continued to practice as a commercial photographer in various corners of the Caucasus. He is known to have taken only portraits, which are notable for their simplicity as well as an astute observations of the psychological traits of the sitters. In all likelihood he stopped taking photographs by mid 1870s, dedicating himself to writing, journalism and educational work. His photographic legacy remains little known and overshadowed by his literary output.

AGBU AVC Photo & Video Contest

PHOTO & VIDEO CONTEST

On the occasion of the 3rd anniversary of AGBU Armenian Virtual College

AGBU Armenian Virtual College’s “AVC through my eyes” Photo/Video Contest is organized on the occasion of the 3RD ANNIVERSARY of AGBU AVC.

The contest is now open!

We encourage participating AVC students and alumni to submit their entries in one or both of these categories:

1. Photo:

Take up to three photo shots that show “AVC through my eyes”. Photos must symbolize the Armenian Virtual College and its mission, and should be titled accordingly. We encourage you to be as creative as possible!

2. Video:

Send us up to three (60 seconds long) videos that show “AVC through my eyes”. You can tell your story, interview an AVC friend, student or alumni, or even write and perform a song about AVC!

Contest entry forms will be accepted starting July 27, 2012 until August 20, 2012. The contest is open to AVC students and alumni only.

PRIZES:

(Three prize winners will be announced in each category)

1ST PRIZE:

  • AVC gift certificate that covers one full AVC course ($199.00 value).
  • A special handmade in Armenia work of art.
  • Certificate of achievement.
  • Winner’s best Photo/video will be publicized in AVC official Website, AGBU Newspapers and AVC Social media pages along with a press release about the contest and the winner.

*Please note: AVC gift certificate is not redeemable to cash, but winners can, however, sell or give the gift certificate to someone else if he or she so chooses.

2ST PRIZE:

  • A special handmade in Armenia work of art.
  • Certificate of achievement.
  • Winner’s best photo/video will be publicized in AVC official Website and AGBU Newspapers along with a press release about the contest and the winner.

3ST PRIZE:

  • Certificate of achievement.
  • Winner’s best photo/video will be publicized in AVC PWS and AGBU Newspapers along with a press release about the contest and the winner.

The selected best photos/videos of all participants will be exhibited and displayed during the AVC 3rd Anniversary Celebration Event. The exhibition will be open for AVC students, alumni and guests.

JUDGES:

A judging panel of AVC faculty and local committee will determine the semifinalists. All semifinalist photos and videos will be posted on AVC official website for public voting. Entries that get the highest scores by public will be announced as finalists, among whom the judges will select the three winners of each category.

Winners will be selected based on predetermined criteria:

  • Relevance to the Contest
  • Creativity
  • Overall impression

WINNERS:

The judging and public voting period will take place between August 21 and September 11 and winners will be notified on or around September 18.

HOW TO ENTER:

Visit the “AVC through my eyes” photo & video contest page during the entry period. Complete the entry form and upload your photo and/or video.

After completing the form and uploading your entries in one or both categories click the submit button.

*There is a limit of 3 photo and 3 video entries per person. You can choose to submit your entries in one or both categories.

E-mail us at: contest@avc-agbu.org if you have any questions.

Armenian Genocide Commemorations Around the World

Note: I will add to this list in the coming days as videos from different countries come to light

Yerevan:




Gyumri:

Istanbul:


Georgia:

California:




Boston:

Denver, Colorado:

France:

Lebanon:

Russia:

Greece:

this has a really good video! http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xqav70_abril-24-2012_lifestyle?from_fb_popup=1&code=AQCKhPPVcEn1d2_SDpyNn-1sy8JAN-8ewVUeNR3z7zgs0IIWdgRtuELro-8dxj0zr7nvxZ01lli9ZqvFoCOv_NVaJSU12l6Ov49B5MfjKkDmkxGzUpK6GzPCt3vbEyY0vcadU9fNpF8CZa-ZMZ-NIQ4x5G42iRH-UljsgL5aCN6euTa2SKSE-n1Ss98jPY2P49M&fbc=685

Slovakia:

Netherlands:

Photoblog: Armenian Genocide Commemoration in Canada

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The Armenian Genocide Commemorations in Ottawa brought Armenians, young and old, from multiple cities around the country. The day was cold, we were rained on and the heavens saw it fit to hail on us, but we trudged past all obstacles and stood before the Turkish embassy, demanding the truth to be told and reparations to be made. This is our struggle, this is our cause, and this is what we will fight for until justice is served. The world will finally shed it’s tears…

Slaughter and famine took hold of a race
As barbaric forces sought to destroy a culture’s base
As the powers of this world hushed up this case
The world refused to shed its tears

Mothers and daughters taken unbidden
As children are shot or in harems hidden
Corpses battered, the souls to God given
And yet the world will not shed its tears

Bloated corpses line the Euphrates
The scorching sun the exposed skin grates
As the Devil has determined a whole people’s fates
The world did not shed its tears

Men fought for years and continue still
The youth of this thriving nation won’t rest until
The murderous enemy accepts its sins
The youth of this nation fights and wins

Yet for now, the world has yet to shed its tears
(copyright, 2006)

Armenian Genocide on Film: The Genocide Photographer (ARM)

A film by Tigran Khzmalian about Armin Theophil Wegner, the man whose photography stands testament
to one of the greatest crimes of the 20th century, the Armenian Genocide