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  • #11
    Originally posted by VaheTheGreat(e)
    Well, you never know , in turkey it is very hard to be pure Turk... Have you read Elif Shafakes Bastard of Istambul? You never can be sure that some one some where wasn’t Armenian in your family history
    Yes i read and i am fan of her. It could be, that's true. I declared what i learnt from dynasty records and genealogy.

    Anyway, it would be nice to have Armenian roots.

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    • #12
      Originally posted by ardakilic View Post
      Yes i read and i am fan of her. It could be, that's true. I declared what i learnt from dynasty records and genealogy.

      Anyway, it would be nice to have Armenian roots.
      You are fan of Elif Shafak? So am I. I tried to create a thread a thread on her book in this forum but it seems it passed unnoticed. If you wish you can check it is called "Bastard from Istambul of Elif Shafak".
      I have been there... I have seen ruins of St. Karapet!

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      • #13
        Okay, will answer :

        How many TV and Radio channels in South Africa :

        Depends on what kinda connection you got, if you have satelite, you get pretty
        much most British channels. As a baseline we have four main and free channels (provided you have a TV license of course).
        Don't listen to the radio much, but I think 5 where I live (East Coast Radio, 5fm, Radio sonder grense, Lotus FM which is an Indian channel and Subughu which is Zulu).
        We have about 20 radio stations here which I can hear with my phone but I think with a normal radio you can hear many more. We have 20-30 TV stations not including the tremendous amount of channels you can watch if you have a satellite dish, naturally. We have Russian channels, CNN, BBC, many Armenian channels, and a few others.

        Movies in RSA :

        Not too big on South Africa movies, although Tsotsi and Sarafina was pretty good.
        Could you give me a few lines describing what they were about?

        Do in spare time:

        Play music, video games, reading, weight lifting, writing and looking for chicks
        Don't we all but is there something special you do that sort of can't be compared to everything else you do?

        Favourite South African recipe :

        Most SA Indian food, especially Samoosa, Dhall Roti, Biryani and curries.
        Also have a fantastic Greek bakery nearby
        So I guess Indian food is pretty famous in Africa. Didn't know.

        South Africa event I love most :

        Diwali (Indian festival of the lights)
        Bro, that's an Indian festival, is there an African festival you like? Remember, this conversation must be related most of the time to our countries rather then ourselves.

        Armenian event I love most :

        I don't know much about Armenian festivals sadly, hope to learn though
        Don't worry, we'll fill you in. While we're making the site, this is going to come up so you'll know about every event there is.

        Saco, do you know of any good Metal bands in Armenia?
        There really isn't any metal band in Armenia except for Empirey which isn't really a metal band, it's more of a rock band.

        What would you saw is the best place for traditional (non modern) architechture in Armenia?
        I don't know where to start. Gheghart, Garni, and many, many more. Armenia is full of Art.
        __________________________________________________ ________________________

        Very good ideai i think; great!
        Thank you Arda.

        Let me try to answer Saco Can:
        A little pointer, Can is spelled JAN .

        There are 259 TV channels in Turkey, except the channels broadcasting abroad. And 1100 radio channel.
        I can actually hear two Turkish channels with my built-in radio in my phone. I didn't know there were so many channels in Turkey.

        My favourite Turkish movie... hmmmm. "Reis Bey" ('Mr. Judge') i think. Few people knows this movie but it is excellent. Especially Haluk Kurdoglu's performance was extra-ordinary.
        Could you give me a paragraph describing why? I'm sure it will be interesting for all of us.

        In most of my spare time i read and write. Out of these, i go to nice cafe's with my friends (especially one of them) and travel around the city, Istanbul. In older times when i was young , i was doing box.
        Haha, why don't you still box?

        My favourite Turkish recipes: Sarma, manti and kavurma
        Are they Veg. or Non-Veg.?

        I like the most: Surp Zadik (Kristos hariav i merelots-Orhniyal e harutyun Kristos), Hampartsum, Gagant, Dzununt, Vartavar (especially roses)...
        Bro, everyone likes these events . You seem to know them pretty well though for a Turk living in Istanbul.

        How can one travel from Turkey to Yerevan Saco Can in terms of visa and other official things?
        There are flights coming and going four times a day if I'm not mistaken. One of my relatives has a great business dealing with clothes and she gets a lot of shipments personally from Turkey. It's fairly easy the way I see it. I also see many Turks here in Armenia from time to time.

        And what are words you like the most in Armenian and Turkish? For example, i adore Can (Jan or Djan which is common in both).
        Jan is actually an Indian word as well. The Armenians have many, many, many words that are almost the exact same in Indian, both in spelling and pronouncing. It is believed that Armenians had a great connection with Aryans centuries ago and it is very possible because Armenians and Indians have A LOT in common, till today, although sometimes some Armenians want to shun that off.

        Well, I haven't really gotten into the Turkish language properly but I hear interesting words on the Turkish channel on TV and on the radio here from time to time and next time I remember a word, I'll ask you about it, lol.

        I've been through many languages and countries and considering your question, what are my favorite words in Armenian, I'd say there are many. A lot of them can't be used in any other language or translated. For example, Tsavut tanem (Take your pain away). It's a great phrase here in Armenia and when used properly, it really is a charming word. It's kinda like using the word bro in English or amigo in Mexican and Spanish (Correct me if I'm wrong Pedro). In Armenian though there are more then one words for saying the same thing. It's a very sweet language and very simple too. In English there are tons of grammer rules but in Armenian it's more simple and there are many more letters.

        Tsavut Tanem, Jan, Paron (Sir), Yerpek (Never), Vart (Rose), Ashugh (troubadour (Like Sayat Nova), Ser (Love), etc. You will find I like many words in Armenian that are you can say normal because I've been able to talk in different languages. I learned Armenian when I was ten-twelve years old, having learned English and Bengali since I was born so it was an interesting and sometimes annoying experience learning Armenian but after I began to talk normally I began to understand what a language Armenian really is. I find it sometimes easier to express myself in Armenian then in English believe it or not and English is basically my first language. Before, I used to talk almost perfect English and Bengali and when I told my friends in America and India that I was Armenian, they seriously wouldn't believe me, lol.

        Anyways, let's keep moving on. My next question is:

        In Turkey, what is it in Turkish behavior that you like and DON'T like the most (Other then nationalist behaviour and not believing the Genocide happened)?
        THE ROAD TO FREEDOM AND JUSTICE IS A LONG ONE!

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        • #14
          Guys, guys, please, let's stay on topic.
          THE ROAD TO FREEDOM AND JUSTICE IS A LONG ONE!

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          • #15
            Originally posted by Saco View Post
            Guys, guys, please, let's stay on topic.
            What is the topic?
            I have been there... I have seen ruins of St. Karapet!

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            • #16
              Originally posted by VaheTheGreat(e) View Post
              You are fan of Elif Shafak? So am I. I tried to create a thread a thread on her book in this forum but it seems it passed unnoticed. If you wish you can check it is called "Bastard from Istambul of Elif Shafak".
              Vahe, there is an existing thread regarding Elif Shafak:



              I'd like to remind everyone, just for organizational purposes, do a search of the topic before you post, a thread might already exist. This way, we can keep each thread focused on a particular subject, event, person, etc. Also just about everything related to the AG that is available on-line is here in at least some fashion. Thanks.
              General Antranik (1865-1927): “I am not a nationalist. I recognize only one nation, the nation of the oppressed.”

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              • #17
                Hey I love this. Since work is slow and I have no big trips coming up for at least another week this gives me time to relax and read all the great info on this site and get to know you guys better.

                Let’s see, my hobbies are motorbikes, skiing when I get a chance and I love camping outdoors. I live very close to mountains (must be an Armenian thing, I feel safe in the mountains, even though it tried to take my life twice) and I like to go hiking with my Labrador.

                I can’t get enough of my mothers Dolma and I love my wifes cooking. I love Turkish coffee (daskakan)

                If the TV is on it will be on History Channel or discovery Channel, if I get to have the remote that is. My wife loves Sci Fi movies (Lucky me). I get two part time Armenian channels that I watch from time to time.

                Easter and Christmas are my favorite time since most of the family and friends come together. I am actually a loner but my wife is social butterfly being she is a social worker/counselor. It does me good though.

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                • #18
                  Originally posted by Joseph View Post
                  Vahe, there is an existing thread regarding Elif Shafak:



                  I'd like to remind everyone, just for organizational purposes, do a search of the topic before you post, a thread might already exist. This way, we can keep each thread focused on a particular subject, event, person, etc. Also just about everything related to the AG that is available on-line is here in at least some fashion. Thanks.
                  Thanks, Joseph, although the topic of my thread is a book and not the author (as it is in your thread), you are right it probably would be in place if I would post it under already existing thread...
                  I have been there... I have seen ruins of St. Karapet!

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                  • #19
                    Originally posted by ardakilic View Post
                    Yes i read and i am fan of her. It could be, that's true. I declared what i learnt from dynasty records and genealogy.

                    Anyway, it would be nice to have Armenian roots.
                    Whether you are Armenian or not, you are our brother.
                    General Antranik (1865-1927): “I am not a nationalist. I recognize only one nation, the nation of the oppressed.”

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                    • #20
                      Originally posted by Joseph View Post
                      Whether you are Armenian or not, you are our brother.
                      Nice, Joseph, really nice thing to say.

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