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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. 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. |