With an extensive history and a rich culture, Armenians are today found dispersed all around the world. Armenia became independent from the Soviet Union in 1991 even while the Republic continues to face a series of challenges stemming from this post-Soviet context. This conversation debates some of the core features of the history and culture of Armenia, highlighting the efforts made by the Armenian Diaspora in the preservation of the language and identity. Calouste Gulbenkian was himself an Armenian from Istanbul. But just what does it mean “to be Armenian” at this stage in the 21st century?

 

With
Razmik Panossian
Licínia Simão
Marc Nichanian
Chaired by António Loja Neves.

 

Free admission, subject to capacity of the venue.
Tickets can be picked up on same day of the event on box offices schedule.