  Leiden University hosts “Armenians: Ancient Christianity in a Young Country” exhibit May 7, 2010 - 14:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - “Armenians: Ancient Christianity in a Young Country” exhibit opened in Leiden University (Netherlands) on May 6, 2010. The exhibit dedicated to the 350th anniversary of Armenian book printing in Amsterdam will feature Armenian manuscripts and printings, including an 11th century parchment. The University possesses 56 manuscripts, 57 of which were conveyed during a massacre in Cilicia to Englishman Rendel Harris, who later on became the rector of Leiden University. “Creation of Armenian letters in the 5th century was a stimulus for development of Armenian culture and spread of Christianity,” Armenia’s honorary consul in the Hague Arshak Manukian said in his opening remarks. The exhibit will be open till July 31.   Top stories Ara Aivazian said Azerbaijan continues the traditions of Turkey after seizing territories and forced Armenians out. The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”.   Partner news |  Latest news Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan  The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan.Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic.Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”.Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |
