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Iran Book News Agency, Iran
Sept 7 2013
Turkish writer receives Armenian medal
7 Sep 2013 11:51
Acclaimed Turkish writer Yasar Kemal has received Armenia's Grigor
Narekatsi Medal, which is awarded by the Armenian Ministry of Culture,
the Hurriyet Daily News reports.
IBNA: Kemal was awarded the medal for his successes and contributions
to literature, in addition to his works, which have helped preserve
Armenian cultural heritage.
`We are here to show our appreciation to Kemal for his contributions
to protecting important Armenian architectural sites such as Akhtamar
Church [in Lake Van],' said Culture Ministry representative Seyranuhi
Geghamyan during a visit to Kemal's home to present him with the
award.
`I am from Van. ... Today I salute you and thank you, and I really would
like our societies to communicate again,' said the Armenian
representative's deputy Aragats Akhoyan, adding that they were
determined to build an environment that lends itself to communication.
`On these lands people have gone through pain. The most sacred effort
is to fight against hostility,' Kemal said, adding that Grigor
Narekatsi was a poet that he esteemed greatly and that he was honored
to receive the medal.
The Armenian representatives also gave Kemal an Armenian translation
of one of his most famous works, 'Memed, My Hawk', which was first
published in 1975.
Kemal said Anatolia was the land of many civilizations, including
Armenian civilization, which had bequeathed many artifacts from
architecture to art and music.
http://www.ibna.ir/vdcg7y9qxak9uz4.5jra.html
Sept 7 2013
Turkish writer receives Armenian medal
7 Sep 2013 11:51
Acclaimed Turkish writer Yasar Kemal has received Armenia's Grigor
Narekatsi Medal, which is awarded by the Armenian Ministry of Culture,
the Hurriyet Daily News reports.
IBNA: Kemal was awarded the medal for his successes and contributions
to literature, in addition to his works, which have helped preserve
Armenian cultural heritage.
`We are here to show our appreciation to Kemal for his contributions
to protecting important Armenian architectural sites such as Akhtamar
Church [in Lake Van],' said Culture Ministry representative Seyranuhi
Geghamyan during a visit to Kemal's home to present him with the
award.
`I am from Van. ... Today I salute you and thank you, and I really would
like our societies to communicate again,' said the Armenian
representative's deputy Aragats Akhoyan, adding that they were
determined to build an environment that lends itself to communication.
`On these lands people have gone through pain. The most sacred effort
is to fight against hostility,' Kemal said, adding that Grigor
Narekatsi was a poet that he esteemed greatly and that he was honored
to receive the medal.
The Armenian representatives also gave Kemal an Armenian translation
of one of his most famous works, 'Memed, My Hawk', which was first
published in 1975.
Kemal said Anatolia was the land of many civilizations, including
Armenian civilization, which had bequeathed many artifacts from
architecture to art and music.
http://www.ibna.ir/vdcg7y9qxak9uz4.5jra.html