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CHECK IT OUT: A SALUTE TO ARMENIAN HERITAGE
The Daily Pilot, CA
Jan 15 2014
By Natalie Basmaciyan
January 15, 2014 | 11:51 a.m.
California is home to one of the largest Armenian populations in the
world, from the fertile farmlands of the Central Valley to Southern
California. The Armenian Genocide and subsequent diaspora affect the
community's sense of identity and perseverance to this day, since
these tumultuous events are still recent history to many Armenians.
Armenia was the first nation to adopt Christianity as the state
religion, with the Armenian Apostolic Church serving as the religious
and cultural focus of the people. Woven into this shared history is
the love of storytelling, food and family.
William Saroyan remains the most celebrated author chronicling the
Armenian-American experience in the Central Valley. "My Name Is Aram,"
a work of fiction, presents the story of a young boy exploring his
Armenian identity and heritage amid the farms of Fresno.
The Central Valley drew Armenian immigrants because of agricultural
conditions that are similar their homeland, and his many other works
explore the immigrant and first-generation experience of his people.
"Apples of Immortality: Folk Tales of Armenia," by Leon Surmelian,
contains classic stories of Armenian ingenuity, logic and ethos. The
text is rich in religious symbolism and tales of morality that reveal
the deep faith of the people.
On DVD, explore the life and times of one of Armenia's most celebrated
figures. "The Color of Pomegranates" presents a stylized biography
of noted 18th-century Armenian poet and troubadour Sayat Nova, based
on his writings. It depicts the poet's life in eight sections, from
childhood to death, and is rich with symbols of sacred and secular
Armenian life.
Celebrated local chef Zov Karamardian continues to draw large,
enthusiastic audiences to the library's "What's Cooking" events, and
she will return in the fall for another cooking demonstration. Her
Armenian-inspired recipes are perfect for home cooks wanting to
learn her techniques. Check out "Simply Zov: Rustic Classics with a
Mediterranean Twist" and "Zov: Recipes and Memories from the Heart."
"The Armenian Table: More than 165 Treasured Recipes that Bring
Together Ancient Flavors and 21st-Century Style," by Victoria Jenanyan
Wise, and "The Cuisine of Armenia," by Sonia Uvezian, present classic
Armenian food interwoven with family traditions.
Vartan Gregorian, a decorated Armenian academic who emigrated to the
United States to attend Stanford University, most famously restored the
venerable New York Public Library to a cultural landmark. "The Road to
Home: My Life and Times" chronicles his many successes and endeavors.
"Children of Armenia: A Forgotten Genocide and the Century-Long
Struggle for Justice," by Michael Bobelian, presents a well-documented,
harrowing examination of the effects of war and diaspora on the
Armenian people, including the challenges and politics facing
immigrants to the United States.
"An Armenian Sketchbook," by Vasily Grossman, is an enthralling
travel narrative set in Armenia in 1962. Grossman's impressions of
the ancient churches, welcoming people and stunning landscape take
the reader to a faraway place.
"The Crossing Place: A Journey among the Armenians," by Philip Marsden,
is part travel essay, part history lesson. It explores the effect of
the genocide and Soviet rule in the region.
"Black Dog of Fate: A Memoir," by Peter Balakian, recounts the duality
of growing up American in suburban New Jersey in the 1960s with the
haunting family secrets of the genocide looming in his home life. He
deftly presents the normalcy of riding bicycles with his friends and
attending school with the foods of Armenia packed in his lunchbox.
http://www.dailypilot.com/entertainment/tn-dpt-et-0117-check-it-out-20140115,0,5917719.story
From: Baghdasarian
The Daily Pilot, CA
Jan 15 2014
By Natalie Basmaciyan
January 15, 2014 | 11:51 a.m.
California is home to one of the largest Armenian populations in the
world, from the fertile farmlands of the Central Valley to Southern
California. The Armenian Genocide and subsequent diaspora affect the
community's sense of identity and perseverance to this day, since
these tumultuous events are still recent history to many Armenians.
Armenia was the first nation to adopt Christianity as the state
religion, with the Armenian Apostolic Church serving as the religious
and cultural focus of the people. Woven into this shared history is
the love of storytelling, food and family.
William Saroyan remains the most celebrated author chronicling the
Armenian-American experience in the Central Valley. "My Name Is Aram,"
a work of fiction, presents the story of a young boy exploring his
Armenian identity and heritage amid the farms of Fresno.
The Central Valley drew Armenian immigrants because of agricultural
conditions that are similar their homeland, and his many other works
explore the immigrant and first-generation experience of his people.
"Apples of Immortality: Folk Tales of Armenia," by Leon Surmelian,
contains classic stories of Armenian ingenuity, logic and ethos. The
text is rich in religious symbolism and tales of morality that reveal
the deep faith of the people.
On DVD, explore the life and times of one of Armenia's most celebrated
figures. "The Color of Pomegranates" presents a stylized biography
of noted 18th-century Armenian poet and troubadour Sayat Nova, based
on his writings. It depicts the poet's life in eight sections, from
childhood to death, and is rich with symbols of sacred and secular
Armenian life.
Celebrated local chef Zov Karamardian continues to draw large,
enthusiastic audiences to the library's "What's Cooking" events, and
she will return in the fall for another cooking demonstration. Her
Armenian-inspired recipes are perfect for home cooks wanting to
learn her techniques. Check out "Simply Zov: Rustic Classics with a
Mediterranean Twist" and "Zov: Recipes and Memories from the Heart."
"The Armenian Table: More than 165 Treasured Recipes that Bring
Together Ancient Flavors and 21st-Century Style," by Victoria Jenanyan
Wise, and "The Cuisine of Armenia," by Sonia Uvezian, present classic
Armenian food interwoven with family traditions.
Vartan Gregorian, a decorated Armenian academic who emigrated to the
United States to attend Stanford University, most famously restored the
venerable New York Public Library to a cultural landmark. "The Road to
Home: My Life and Times" chronicles his many successes and endeavors.
"Children of Armenia: A Forgotten Genocide and the Century-Long
Struggle for Justice," by Michael Bobelian, presents a well-documented,
harrowing examination of the effects of war and diaspora on the
Armenian people, including the challenges and politics facing
immigrants to the United States.
"An Armenian Sketchbook," by Vasily Grossman, is an enthralling
travel narrative set in Armenia in 1962. Grossman's impressions of
the ancient churches, welcoming people and stunning landscape take
the reader to a faraway place.
"The Crossing Place: A Journey among the Armenians," by Philip Marsden,
is part travel essay, part history lesson. It explores the effect of
the genocide and Soviet rule in the region.
"Black Dog of Fate: A Memoir," by Peter Balakian, recounts the duality
of growing up American in suburban New Jersey in the 1960s with the
haunting family secrets of the genocide looming in his home life. He
deftly presents the normalcy of riding bicycles with his friends and
attending school with the foods of Armenia packed in his lunchbox.
http://www.dailypilot.com/entertainment/tn-dpt-et-0117-check-it-out-20140115,0,5917719.story
From: Baghdasarian