Zhirayr Papazian: Armenian Diaspora lost to culture July 27, 2011 - 15:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Well-known French director and actor of Armenian origin Zhirayr Papazian believes Armenian culture is lost to Diaspora, which only cares about Genocide-related issues. “When asked about cultural events hosted by French Diaspora, the only ones I can name are scientific conferences on Genocide,” the director said. As he noted, Diaspora audience takes more interest in pulp performances rather than serious national productions. “Currently, charity organizations refuse to provide financing, citing means spent in Armenia. Diaspora schools, clubs, newspapers get closed down. I believe, capitalist mentality is to blame for it, with income becoming the only thing of value,” Papazian said. Zhirayr Papazian has been living and working in France for over 20 years. The staging of the Anush and Arshak II operas, as well as Ararat Station performance are among his theatrical achievements. Top stories 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”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |