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Just a topic to discuss, not like I think all people on this forum are like that.
Alright, here is a deal. I am Armenian. Yes... I AM Armenian. No, I never been to Armenia. I do not speak Armenian.
Long story... I'll make it short. My great grandfather was an anti-communist. One of the main anti-communist leaders in a country. Him, his family and 105 more families were packed in sheep wagons and sent to Kazakhstan. The set them free in the desert. Soldiers took my great grandfather (as well as 4 other anti-communists leaders) to the desert and killed them. My grandmother was a little girl, so she did speak Armenian. Later they settled in Kazakhstan. My grandmother grew up and gave birth to 8 kids, but they were forbidden to speak Armenian. She taught them secretly. That's how my father understands Armenian. Similar story with my mother.
That's how I didn't get to learn Armenian.
A couple of days ago I get a private message on YouTube by an ethical Armenian. HUGE message that talked about how I am not Armenian and it shames him that I am holding an Armenian flag proudly on my avatar (same one I have here).
In his next reply he talked more positively and he actually told me "Aper jan". Heheheheh. Ok stop smiling, I am talking about something serious here
Yet, he told me that one day when I will learn Armenian language and visit Armenia I will become a real Armenian (or how he expressed himself - a genuine Armenian).
I found it funny. Anybody can learn Armenian and go to Armenia. Will it make him Armenian? No. I was born with 100% Armenian blood with no mixtures. I am dark skinned, dark hair, brown eyes, thick eyebrows, crooked scary Armenian nose. I have an Armenian name and last name. Sure I am not citizen of Armenia, but it doest make me "not Armenian".
Although my family "lost" the language, we kept the culture, mentality, and traditions. I am trying to fix the language part, starting here. Sure, I will visit Armenia. It is my dream and I have lots of relatives there (but first I learn the language).
I play duduk, how about that for a compromise =)? I am not good though, I am learning. and yes I never visited the country, but the flag I am holding in my hands represents me and I represent it.
Point of this topic isn't me. I am not looking for your opinions of who I am - Armenian, or not. I know I am hay and that's the end of the story. I'd rather dedicate this topic to people like the one who messaged me on YouTube (it isn't just him, I've met a couple).
What do you think? Is it right? Is it bad? Is it good? Would you support? or you have your own point of view?
Please share. Thanks!
Alright, here is a deal. I am Armenian. Yes... I AM Armenian. No, I never been to Armenia. I do not speak Armenian.
Long story... I'll make it short. My great grandfather was an anti-communist. One of the main anti-communist leaders in a country. Him, his family and 105 more families were packed in sheep wagons and sent to Kazakhstan. The set them free in the desert. Soldiers took my great grandfather (as well as 4 other anti-communists leaders) to the desert and killed them. My grandmother was a little girl, so she did speak Armenian. Later they settled in Kazakhstan. My grandmother grew up and gave birth to 8 kids, but they were forbidden to speak Armenian. She taught them secretly. That's how my father understands Armenian. Similar story with my mother.
That's how I didn't get to learn Armenian.
A couple of days ago I get a private message on YouTube by an ethical Armenian. HUGE message that talked about how I am not Armenian and it shames him that I am holding an Armenian flag proudly on my avatar (same one I have here).
In his next reply he talked more positively and he actually told me "Aper jan". Heheheheh. Ok stop smiling, I am talking about something serious here
Yet, he told me that one day when I will learn Armenian language and visit Armenia I will become a real Armenian (or how he expressed himself - a genuine Armenian).
I found it funny. Anybody can learn Armenian and go to Armenia. Will it make him Armenian? No. I was born with 100% Armenian blood with no mixtures. I am dark skinned, dark hair, brown eyes, thick eyebrows, crooked scary Armenian nose. I have an Armenian name and last name. Sure I am not citizen of Armenia, but it doest make me "not Armenian".
Although my family "lost" the language, we kept the culture, mentality, and traditions. I am trying to fix the language part, starting here. Sure, I will visit Armenia. It is my dream and I have lots of relatives there (but first I learn the language).
I play duduk, how about that for a compromise =)? I am not good though, I am learning. and yes I never visited the country, but the flag I am holding in my hands represents me and I represent it.
Point of this topic isn't me. I am not looking for your opinions of who I am - Armenian, or not. I know I am hay and that's the end of the story. I'd rather dedicate this topic to people like the one who messaged me on YouTube (it isn't just him, I've met a couple).
What do you think? Is it right? Is it bad? Is it good? Would you support? or you have your own point of view?
Please share. Thanks!
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