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History Stands to Repeat Itself As Armenia Renews Ties to Asia THE ARMENIAN GENEALOGY MOVEMENT P.38 ARMENIAN GENERAL BENEVOLENT UNION AUG. 2019 History stands to repeat itself as Armenia renews ties to Asia Armenian General Benevolent Union ESTABLISHED IN 1906 Հայկական Բարեգործական Ընդհանուր Միութիւն Central Board of Directors President Mission Berge Setrakian To promote the prosperity and well-being of all Armenians through educational, Honorary Member cultural, humanitarian, and social and economic development programs, projects His Holiness Karekin II, and initiatives. Catholicos of All Armenians Annual International Budget Members USD UNITED STATES Forty-six million dollars ( ) Haig Ariyan Education Yervant Demirjian 24 primary, secondary, preparatory and Saturday schools; scholarships; alternative Eric Esrailian educational resources (apps, e-books, AGBU WebTalks and more); American Nazareth A. Festekjian University of Armenia (AUA); AUA Extension-AGBU Artsakh Program; Armenian Arda Haratunian Virtual College (AVC); TUMO x AGBU Sarkis Jebejian Ari Libarikian Cultural, Humanitarian and Religious Ani Manoukian AGBU News Magazine; the AGBU Humanitarian Emergency Relief Fund for Syrian Lori Muncherian Armenians; athletics; camps; choral groups; concerts; dance; films; lectures; library research Levon Nazarian centers; medical centers; mentorships; music competitions; publications; radio; scouts; Yervant Zorian summer internships; theater; youth trips to Armenia. Armenia: Holy Etchmiadzin; AGBU ARMENIA Children’s Centers (Arapkir, Malatya, Nork), and Senior Dining Centers; Hye Geen Vasken Yacoubian Women’s Centers; Sevan Theological Seminary; Ultrasound Center. Republic of Artsakh: CANADA Artsakh Chamber Orchestra Lena Sarkissian FRANCE Districts, Chapters, Young Professionals, Centers and Offices Aris Atamian Argentina: Buenos Aires, Córdoba; Armenia: Charentsavan, Gyumri, Talin, Vanadzor, Nadia Gortzounian Yeghvart, Yerevan; Artsakh: Stepanakert; Australia: Melbourne, Sydney; Austria: Belgium: Brazil: Bulgaria: SWITZERLAND Vienna; Brussels; São Paulo; Burgas, Dobrich, Haskovo, Plovdiv, Russe, Sliven, Sofia, Yambol; Canada: Montréal, Toronto; Cyprus: Vahé Gabrache Egypt: Ethiopia: France: UNITED KINGDOM Larnaca, Nicosia; Alexandria, Cairo; Addis Ababa; Lyon- Rhône Alpes, Marseille, Nice, Paris, Valence, Vienne; Germany: Frankfurt; Greece: Arnaud Attamian Iraq: Italy: Lebanon: Vartkess Knadjian Athens, Thessaloniki; Baghdad; Milan; Amanos, Antelias, Beirut, Sin el-Fil, Zahlè; The Netherlands: Almelo, Amsterdam; Russia: Moscow; South Joseph Oughourlian Korea: Spain: Switzerland: Syria: Council of Trustees Seoul; Barcelona; Geneva; Aleppo, Damascus, Kamishli, Kessab, Latakia, Yacoubieh; Turkey: Istanbul; Uruguay: Montevideo; Vatche Manoukian UAE: Dubai; United Kingdom: London; United States: Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Chairman Detroit, Fresno, Greater New York, Glendale, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Eric Esrailian Orange County, Pasadena, Philadelphia, San Fernando Valley, San Francisco, Armen Sarkissian Scottsdale, Silicon Valley, Washington, D.C. Sam Simonian Sinan Sinanian Berge Setrakian Ex Officio In Memoriam Boghos Nubar Founder Alex Manoogian Honorary Life President FOLLOWING PAGE; DAVIT HAKOBYAN DAVIT PAGE; FOLLOWING COVER: ARTOKOLORO QUINT LOX LIMITED/ALAMY; LIMITED/ALAMY; LOX QUINT ARTOKOLORO COVER: 2 AGBU August 2019 | www.agbu.org Editorial he impact of Asia as a global economic power Armenia’s next strategic moves all the more complex, life is has not been lost on Armenia. As China, becoming more simplified for Armenians the world over. India, and other nations of the Asia-Pacific The speed and accessibility of digital information is help- spread their influence in the Caucasus, the ing us define our Armenian identity, as we lay claim to our potentials and pitfalls of new foreign players ancestral riches on demand—a much-needed counterweight in Armenia’s neighborhood must factor into to the inevitability of assimilation. Tany serious conversation about the homeland’s future in a Technology and science are already helping to enhance geopolitically entangled world. our personal Armenian identities First and foremost, with China on through digital breakthroughs in trac- the move with a game-changing proj- ing our family trees, helping to solve ect called the Belt and Road Initiative, longstanding mysteries about the history is about to repeat itself. This many shoulders upon which we stand broad-sweeping system of futuristic triumphant today as resilient, proud roads, railways, and ports follows Armenians. Moreover, to put these much of the same path of the original family insights into broader context, Silk Road, the economic driver of we can connect to our national iden- medieval Armenia’s glory days. tity through electronic tools and With Armenia still standing at the online resources that are instantly crossroads of East and West, it raises available to anyone. the question: how will it leverage new These advances are highlighted as opportunities for re-engagement with we explore the growing movement in Asia to its best advantage? Armenian genealogy, as well as the This issue of AGBU News Magazine launch of our new signature alternative surveys the possibilities, from the learning tool called ATLAS by AGBU. It proactive steps taken by Armenia’s puts a wealth of electronically based leaders to restablish ties and pursue Armenian-related content in one con- mutually beneficial interests to the venient place, allowing new generations new generation of Armenian expats in Asia serving as to experience their Armenian-ness on their own terms. good-will ambassadors of Armenian know-how and cul- Keeping our readers aware of the role that our rapidly ture. These emerging diasporas are also working to preserve changing world plays in the course of Armenian affairs, and, and promote the legacy of the once-thriving Armenian in turn, AGBU’s strategies and priorities, is vital to our col- communities of centuries past, reminding us of the high lective success as one Armenian nation. We hope you will regard and social standing Armenians in Asia once enjoyed use the information and inspiration contained within these even as a minority group of a different faith and culture. pages to stay an active member in your community and an While an expanded field of foreign players is about to make engaged, informed citizen of the world. Berge Setrakian President COVER: ARTOKOLORO QUINT LOX LIMITED/ALAMY; LIMITED/ALAMY; LOX QUINT ARTOKOLORO COVER: HAKOBYAN DAVIT PAGE; FOLLOWING www.agbu.org | August 2019 AGBU 3 ARMENIAN GENERAL BENEVOLENT UNION AUG. 2019 Volume 29/Number 2 www.agbu.org 30 Editorial 06 Features 06 The Asia Effect The master chess game of regional geopolitics puts Armenia’s strategic prowess to the test 14 All Roads Lead Back to New Julfa The origins of a legendary tycoon, a daring diplomat, and a dedicated community leader tell the story of early Armenian diasporas in Asia 19 Soft Diplomacy How today’s new diasporas are promoting the Armenian image in Asia 20 Bangladesh: Brethren of Bangladesh 24 Hong Kong: Rise and Shine 26 South Korea: Seoul Search 30 India: The Kolkata Connection 32 Singapore: A Showcase in Singapore 34 Puzzle Pieces to the Past Historical facts, finds, and figures that bring the Armenian legacy in Asia to life 38 Branching Out Ho w the digital revolution is regrowing our Armenian family trees 48 The Roots of ositiveP Self-Image The transformative power of family histories 25 Education 52 An Atlas for the Digital Age AGBU makes the search for Armenian e-learning tools faster and easier than ever 56 Thinking Big in Brazil AGBU FOCUS 2019 challenges young Armenian professionals to think globally, serve locally, and lead boldly 06 AGBU Endowments 1910-2018 63 Partners in Serving Others 67 Two Lives, Four Loves 7 2 AGBU News 72 Highlights 82 Young Professionals 85 Districts, Chapters and Schools 93 Bookstore 4 AGBU August 2019 | www.agbu.org AGBU News Magazine EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Kathryn Manuelian ART DIRECTOR Levi Nicholson EDITORIAL ASSOCIATES Gevorg Mnatsakanyan Nana Shakhnazaryan EDITORIAL TEAM Randa Akda, Anita Anserian, Alex Basmajian, Hrant Kamalyan, Andrew Moughalian CONTRIBUTORS Liz Chater, Laura L. Constantine, Ric Gazarian, Davit Hakobyan, Dan Halton, Paul Vartan Sookiasian, Jamie Thomson AGBU News Magazine is published by the Armenian General Benevolent Union: 55 East 59th Street, New York, NY 10022- 1112. Tel: 212 319-6383 Fax: 212 319-6507/08. E-Mail: [email protected]. POSTMASTERS: Send address changes to above. Printed in U.S.A. © Armenian General Benevolent Union, August 2019. All Rights Reserved. This publication of the Armenian General Benevolent Union is mailed free of charge to members and donors of the organization. If you are not a regular contributor and wish to continue receiving the AGBU News Magazine, please send a contribution of Page $25.00 or more to the address above. The AGBU News Magazine is circulated in 28 countries around the world. A Chinese tourist at the Geghard Monastery. 06 www.agbu.org | August 2019 AGBU 5 The Asia Effect The master chess game of regional geopolitics puts Armenia’s strategic prowess to the test By GEVORG MNATSAKANYAN 6 AGBU August 2019 | www.agbu.org sia is experiencing tec- affairs. Most notable is its flagship Belt tonic shifts that are send- and Road Initiative (BRI), unveiled by ing ripples far beyond its President Xi Jinping in September 2013. borders with a potential The initiative aims to connect Asia with to upset the established Africa and Europe through a complex world order. network of highways,
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