For eight unforgettable and meaningful days, Anna Sayunts and Eva Harutyunyan, guides from the Matenadaran – Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts , immersed themselves in the rich historical and cultural landscape of the Island of San Lazzaro in Venice. San Lazzaro is not simply an island. It is a living symbol of Armenian cultural presence in Europe, home to the Mekhitarist Congregation and centuries of Armenian intellectual and spiritual heritage. For cultural p

When I first envisioned bringing a group of deaf and hard-of-hearing students from Armenia into the heart of Europe’s cultural life, it felt ambitious, even improbable. Being in the branding and marketing field for the past 15 years and switching my career gradually to support deaf community of Armenia has never been an easy task. This was not only a dream to support persons with disabilities in development of their career, but also boost creative realities of Armenia, openin