Living Heritage: Armenian Traditions Today

Day one of the Second Armenian National Youth Forum kicked off with the theme “Shared Vision and Unified Efforts.”

Following the charity run that marked the start of the forum, the day launched into its first round of three simultaneous panel discussions.

During the interactive discussion titled “Living Heritage: Armenian Traditions Today,” speakers presented how traditional values are being reimagined in modern ways through art, fashion, cuisine, handicrafts, and dance—connecting the past and the present.

Discussion panelists included: Astghik Samvelyan, founder and director of the Lusik Aguletsi House-Museum and Aguletsi Art Cafe; Narek Jhangiryan, founder of the Jhangirian brand; Shaghig Dervartanian, founder of the Shaghig restaurant; and Lerna Bagdjian, founder of the Gamar Armenian folk dance group