The 13 Days of Musa Dagh

The 13 Days of Musa Dagh

Next from House-Museum of Av. IsahakyanThe Best Meeting Place: The MuseumWed, Oct 7 · 14:00
Sep12Sat, September 1215:00
20 Zarobyan St․, Yerevan, Armenia
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A lecture by Dr. Khoren Grigoryan marking the 111th anniversary of the rescue of the Armenians of Musa Dagh. The talk traces the history and lived experiences of the Musa Dagh people from the heroic resistance to the present day, focusing on the communities of Vakıflı (Türkiye) and Anjar (Lebanon). The discussion also covers the role of Franz Werfel’s novel "The Forty Days of Musa Dagh" in preserving community identity, along with Avetik Isahakyan’s pivotal role in introducing the book to Soviet Armenia. Held as part of the Science Week program. Prior registration: https://shorturl.at/AwbeE

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House-museum dedicated to Armenian writer Avetik Isahakyan that programs exhibitions, scholarly conferences, and educational outreach. Regularly hosts family-friendly interactive performances (puppet theatre), school programs, readings, and international cultural collaborations.

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The 13 Days of Musa Dagh
House-Museum of Av. Isahakyan

The 13 Days of Musa Dagh

Next from House-Museum of Av. IsahakyanThe Best Meeting Place: The MuseumWed, Oct 7 · 14:00
Sep12Sat, September 1215:00
20 Zarobyan St․, Yerevan, Armenia
Translated

A lecture by Dr. Khoren Grigoryan marking the 111th anniversary of the rescue of the Armenians of Musa Dagh. The talk traces the history and lived experiences of the Musa Dagh people from the heroic resistance to the present day, focusing on the communities of Vakıflı (Türkiye) and Anjar (Lebanon). The discussion also covers the role of Franz Werfel’s novel "The Forty Days of Musa Dagh" in preserving community identity, along with Avetik Isahakyan’s pivotal role in introducing the book to Soviet Armenia. Held as part of the Science Week program. Prior registration: https://shorturl.at/AwbeE

Organizer

House-museum dedicated to Armenian writer Avetik Isahakyan that programs exhibitions, scholarly conferences, and educational outreach. Regularly hosts family-friendly interactive performances (puppet theatre), school programs, readings, and international cultural collaborations.

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