ALMA to host Armenian Printed Books exhibit May 12, 2012 - 11:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - This year marks the 500th anniversary of the first Armenian printed book (published in Venice in 1512), and museums and libraries around the world, including the Library of Congress are celebrating with exhibits and symposia. Drawing on the museum's extensive collection of antiquarian and modern publications, this major exhibit on Armenian Printed Books will be on display at Armenian Library and Museum of America (ALMA) from May 20 through Nov. 30, 2012. It will highlight the creation of the Armenian alphabet and literature, handwritten masterpieces, the development of Armenian printing around the world, and an examination of the types of books printed.   Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says.   Partner news |  Latest news Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora  To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia.Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar.ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event.Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |
