One of the worlds oldest continuouslyinhabited cities, yerevan is also considered a cradle of tradition and culture. The committee consists of representatives from the three main international professional associations in the book industry and unesco. A brief outline text by ara sanjian, armenian research center, university of michigandearborn armenia and the armenians t he modern republic of armenia lies in the south caucasus, along the southern geographical boundary between europe. Nov 12, 2012 as students and readers, we quickly come to revere literature, but there is something equally as incredible about the physical object of the book the pages, the binding, the cover, even the letters on the page that we rarely get the chance to appreciate. The city holds the title from 23 april unesco world book day until 22 april of the following year. World book capital, yerevan, armenia, april 22, 2012. Yerevan selected world book capital 2012 panarmenian.
The city of yerevan armenia was named as the world book capital 2012 at the conclusion of the meeting of the selection committee, which. On 6 june 2010, yerevan was named as the 2012 world book capital by the united nations educational, scientific and cultural organization. Yerevan is named as the 2012 world book capital by the unesco. Unesco names sharjah as world book capital current affairs. International publishers association world book capital.
Yerevan, armenia named world book capital for 2012. Armenia has a rich and troubled history, but it also has a beautiful culture deeply rooted in the arts and sciences. In previous year this title belonged to buenos aires and on april 23 the title of world book capital will be transferred from buenos aires to yerevan. Apr 03, 2012 in 2012 we celebrate the announcing of yerevan as world book capital and the 500th anniversary of the first armenian printed book. Sep 22, 2012 barekamutyun pararvesti petakan ansambli studia. Unesco names sharjah as world book capital current. While it dates back thousands of years, with notable authors including hovaness toumanyan and gostan zarian, armenian literature has largely remained overlooked by the international community, but that might be changing in 2012, when armenias capital city yerevan will hold the. Next year it will be buenos aires, argentina, and in 2012 it has just been announced yerevan, armenia will be given the honor. Yerevan is the seat of one of the worlds oldest diocese, the araratian pontifical diocese, which is the armenian apostolic churchs largest diocese. Unesco announcement selecting wroclaw as 2016 world book capital. In a festive celebration two days ago in armenia, ifla president ingrid parent witnessed the official hand over of the world book capital for the. Jul 05, 2010 we are very much looking forwarded to working with the various armenian stakeholders, in particular the local publishers, to contribute to the success of yerevan, world book capital 2012. Jun 29, 2017 unesco has named sharjah as the world book capital for 2019. Among 66 other countries armenia presented childrens national literature.
According to the official estimate of 2016, the current population of the city is 1,073,700. Its over 3275 years old and has a nice arcitecture. The year 2012 was full of landmark events at both international and local levels. Yerevan world book capital 2012 travel armenia blog. President serzh sargsyan participated at the official. Yerevan was declared world book capital 2012 by unesco. Yerevan, world book capital 2012 will bring together experts and professional from the region and all over the world and will serve as an impetus to promote publishing and raise awareness that books can serve as a medium which encourages cultural, political, social and economic development. To celebrate the official nomination of yerevan as the unesco world book capital of 2012, nuformer was commissioned to translate armenias literary history into a stunning 3d video mapping projection. The schedule of events for yerevan world book capital 2012 places a special emphasis on children and young adults as carriers of knowledge. From that day various events addressed to the popularization of armenian book, literature, printing activity will be held in yerevan as well as in many armenianpopulated places of the world. It is endowed by singing fountains and it is the meeting point for all people. In recognition of its programs to promote books and reading, unesco has chosen it as the 2012 world book capital, following this years candidate, buenos aires.
The formal opening took place on april 22, when yerevan officially became the 2012 world book capital by unesco. Armenia has a rich writing tradition which is considered as one of major factors behind the survival of the armenian people. Yerevan is a pretty rich city with nice parks, business centers. Situated along the hrazdan river, yerevan is the administrative, cultural, and. It should be also mentioned that yerevan is the 12th world book capital. Yerevan named world book capital, 2012 united nations. This year, the world book capital is yerevan, armenia. Salient highlights sharjah was selected to underline the efforts taken by it to make books accessible for reading to as many people as possible, especially the marginalised populations. Unesco has named sharjah as the world book capital for 2019. World book capital 2012 ifla president ingrid parent speaking at the world book capital 2012 celebration in a festive celebration two days ago in armenia, ifla president ingrid parent witnessed the official hand over of the world book capital for the year 2012 to. Nuformer, 3d video mapping matenadaran, yerevan, armenia.
We are very much looking forwarded to working with the various armenian stakeholders, in particular the local publishers, to contribute to the success of yerevan, world book capital 2012. As an armenian, i am incredibly proud of this news. Feasts and events in world book capital will start on april 23 of 2012, on international day of book and. The annual journal collector coins of the republic of armenia 2012 presents the collector coins issued by the central bank of armenia in 2012 on occasion of important celebrations and events of the year.
Today armenia celebrates two major book related events. Ipa secretary general jens bammel, says yerevan built an exciting program focusing on freedom of expression, and activities for children who will be tomorrows readers, authors and. Yerevan is the capital and largest city of armenia, and one of the worlds oldest continuously inhabited cities. Numerous arrangements are going to be organized in 2012 to celebrate this. Numerous arrangements are going to be organized in 2012 to celebrate this festive event, such as exhibitions, festivals devoted to poetry, literary evenings. Five centuries of armenianlanguage book printing 3 five centuries of armenian printing, 1512 2012. Nov 17, 2011 thanks to jen robinsons book page, i recently became aware that yerevan, armenia has been named the world book capital for 2012 by unesco. New yorkthe united nations educational, scientific, and cultural organization has chosen the armenian city of yerevan as the 2012 world book capital as part of its ongoing efforts to promote. Traditionally, armenians make a bonfire, go round it and jump over the fire on the evening of february or early on february 14 when the armenian church celebrates the candlemas day, or diarntarach trndez, which is.
World book capital 2012 ifla president ingrid parent speaking at the world book capital 2012 celebration in a festive celebration two days ago in armenia, ifla president ingrid parent witnessed the official hand over of the world book capital for the year 2012 to the city of yerevan armenia. Apr 22, 2012 the schedule of events for yerevan world book capital 2012 places a special emphasis on children and young adults as carriers of knowledge into the future. Sep 23, 2019 yerevan has been armenias capital city since the year 1918 making it the th capital in the countrys history and the 7th situated around or in the ararat plain. As students and readers, we quickly come to revere literature, but there is something equally as incredible about the physical object of the book the pages, the binding, the cover, even the letters on the page that we rarely get the chance to appreciate. The city of yerevan armenia was named as the world book capital 2012 at the conclusion of the meeting of the selection committee, which was held at unesco headquarters on 2 july, 2010. The united nations educational, scientific and cultural organization has chosen the armenian city of yerevan as the 2012 world book capital as part of the agencys ongoing efforts to promote books and reading. Ifla president ingrid parent speaking at the world book capital 2012 celebration in a festive celebration two days ago in armenia, ifla president ingrid parent witnessed the official hand over of the world book capital for the year 2012 to the city of yerevan armenia. Yerevan hopes to shine as literary capital in 2012 creative commons by gibson claire mcguire regester while it dates back thousands of years, with notable authors including hovaness toumanyan and gostan zarian, armenian literature has largely remained overlooked by the international community, but that might be changing in 2012, when armenias capital city yerevan will hold the title of unesco world book capital. In 2009, the population of yerevan was estimated to be 1,111,300 people with the agglomeration around the city regrouping 1,245,700 people 2007 official estimate, more than a third of all the population of armenia.
Everyone will have the opportunity to enjoy an interesting and beautiful parade of armenian letters in the republic square of armenia. While it dates back thousands of years, with notable authors including hovaness toumanyan and gostan zarian, armenian literature has largely remained overlooked by the international community, but that might be changing in 2012, when armenias capital city yerevan will hold the title of unesco world book capital. September 815 2012 week of tumanyan fairy tales international festival and book exhibition. The homelike rooms at capital hotel come with air conditioning and satellite tv. Sharjah was chosen for its efforts to make books accessible to its entire population. Net from april 23, 2012 to april 23, 20 yerevan will be a bookhonoring city, she said. Yerevan hopes to shine as literary capital in 2012. Yerevan is the capital and largest city of armenia as well as one of the worlds oldest continuously inhabited cities it is located on to the edge of the hrazdan river, northeast of the ararat plain, to the centerwest of the country as of december 2019, the population of yerevan is about 1. Jul 03, 2010 yerevan selected world book capital 2012.
The schedule of events for yerevan world book capital 2012 places a special emphasis on children and young adults as carriers of knowledge into the future. Celebrating the legacy of five centuries of armenianlanguage. Published in collaboration with the ministry of culture of the republic of armenia in conjunction with the celebration of 500 years of armenian printing and the 2012 yerevan world book capital. The success of world book and copyright day, launched in 1996, encouraged unesco to. This year the world book capital is is ljubljana, slovenia. In 2012 we celebrate the announcing of yerevan as world book capital and the 500th anniversary of the first armenian printed book. Nov 01, 2011 yerevan, world book capital 2012 will bring together experts and professional from the region and all over the world and will serve as an impetus to promote publishing and raise awareness that books can serve as a medium which encourages cultural, political, social and economic development. International publishers association world book capital cities. As of 2011, the population of yerevan was 1,060,8, just over 35% of the republic of armenias total population. Yerevan is the twelfth city to be designated world book capital after madrid 2001, alexandria 2002, ne. Accompanies an exhibition held juneseptember 2012 at the special collections of the university of amsterdam, and from december 2012march 20 at the. Accompanies an exhibition held juneseptember 2012 at the special collections of the university of amsterdam, and from december 2012 march 20 at the. The proclamation of yerevan as the 2012 world book capital by unesco and the.
The city of yerevan armenia was named as the world book capital 2012 at the conclusion of the meeting of the selection committee, which was held at unesco headquarters on 2 july. Yerevan world book capital from april 23 notes of a. Regional cuisine is served in capital hotels restaurant, and guests can enjoy a drink in the lobby bar. Armenia isnt exactly a straightforward place to get to, but it seemed foolish not to find a way to visit a festival that celebrated not only literature, but books as printed and bound objects. Armenia has a rich and troubled history, but it also. To celebrate the official nomination of yerevan as the unesco world book capital of 2012, nuformer was commissioned to nuformer, 3d video mapping matenadaran, yerevan, armenia april 2012 one take on vimeo. The proclamation of yerevan as the 2012 world book capital by unesco and the 500th anniversary of armenian book printing. It has been almost eight months since yerevan became the 2012 world book capital designated by unesco. The armenian capital was chosen for the quality and variety of the programme it presented to the selection committee, which met at unescos headquarters in paris on 2 july 2010. Yerevan is the twelfth city to be designated world book capital after madrid 2001, alexandria 2002, new delhi 2003, antwerp 2004, montreal 2005, tu. Yerevan hopes to shine as literary capital in 2012 ianyan. In researching the world book capital a program run by unesco that moves to a new city each year i discovered that 2012 is also the five hundredth anniversary of armenian printing. Jul 04, 2012 yerevan is the twelfth city to be designated world book capital after madrid 2001, alexandria 2002, new delhi 2003, antwerp 2004, montreal 2005, tu. World book capital cities international publishers association.
Yerevan was named the 2012 world book capital by unesco. Yerevan is the twelfth city to be designated world book capital after madrid 2001, alexandria 2002, new delhi 2003, antwerp 2004, montreal 2005, turin 2006, bogota 2007, amsterdam 2008, beirut 2009, ljubljana 2010 and buenos aires 2011. Jan 18, 2012 from that day various events addressed to the popularization of armenian book, literature, printing activity will be held in yerevan as well as in many armenianpopulated places of the world. Yerevan is the 2012 world book capital 20110210 by mihaela lica butler the city of yerevan armenia was named as the world book capital 2012 at the conclusion of the meeting of the selection committee, which was held at unesco headquarters on 2 july, 2010. Posts about capital yerevan written by tamar najarian. Yerevan is one of the worlds old and beautful cities in the world. Yerevan is one of the world s old and beautful cities in the world. Many programs will be organized to help instill the love of reading, reciting, writing and even learning how to publish and print books for children. Rita sargsyan participated today at the official ceremony of declaring yerevan the world book capital 2012, which took place in the vicinity of the matenadaran the mesrop mashtots institute of ancient manuscripts. Yerevan project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. Thanks to jen robinsons book page, i recently became aware that yerevan, armenia has been named the world book capital for 2012 by unesco.
Single view news united nations educational, scientific and. Presentations dedicated to the 500th anniversary of armenian printing and yerevan world book 2012 capital where also held in bologna. Celebrating the legacy of five centuries of armenian. Single view news united nations educational, scientific.
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