parev!

[TheSARSVolta]

I just now discovered this forum spontaneously through Google search
I am 22 years old, from Washington, D.C. & student at George Mason University. My ethnic background is half-Armenian(mother)&half-Irish(father).
I feel that I do not know much about my Armenian heritage because my parents are divorced and I was raised by my dad. So, these discussion boards will inform me greatly!
Photo...

(yeah, I know...I don't look very Armenian)

[Federate]

Re: parev!

Parev and welcome to the forum TheSARSVolta. We're glad to have you onboard and hope you remain active and participate in our discussions. I am happy that you are interested in your Armenian culture as an Armenian yourself. Just browsing through this forum, you will encounter a wide-array of topics about Armenia and Armenian culture. You should also create any threads if there is an issue you wish to discuss. Happy foruming!

[Eddo211]

Re: parev!

Welcome to the forum from me TheSARSVolta.

Irish-Armenian is a great mix, gold................Plus both races hold alot of similar believes and have sacrificed and struggled for similar causes.

Hope you enjoy it here and don't take crap from anyone.

[freakyfreaky]

Re: parev!

Hey Sars,

welcome aboard.

Ever been to the Occidental, Old Ebbett Grill or The District Chophouse?

D.C.''s a great place to drink one of these while the trains go by.


As for learing about your heritage, may I suggest conferring with your mom's side of the family or reading a book before relying on postings on the internet.

Knowing where your mom originates from would be a good starting point.

Otherwise, this may help http://www.almainc.org/store/index.p...index&cPath=13 or even this http://i14.ebayimg.com/01/c/02/00/30/2e_8.JPG

[TheSARSVolta]

Re: parev!

Welcome to the forum from me TheSARSVolta.
Irish-Armenian is a great mix, gold................Plus both races hold alot of similar believes and have sacrificed and struggled for similar causes.
Hope you enjoy it here and don't take crap from anyone.

I agree that there is much common ground between the 2 cultures (from what I know).
The historical Irish VS English dispute has similar devastating results and causes to the tragedies Armenians faced during the early 20th century. Not to mention, both nations have faced bouts of widespread starvation and were subject to prejudice upon immigration to the US.

Hey Sars,welcome aboard.
Ever been to the Occidental, Old Ebbett Grill or The District Chophouse?
As for learing about your heritage, may I suggest conferring with your mom's side of the family or reading a book before relying on postings on the internet.
Knowing where your mom originates from would be a good starting point.

My mom played an active role in my upbringing although we did not share a household, now remains involved in my life currently as well. I know that the maternal half of my family originates from Yerevan and emigrated to the States from Beirut during Genocide-era.
What I should have instead specified is; since I was more exposed to the Irish side of my family, I am more assimilated into that culture unlike the Armenian half. On top of that because I appear extremely Irish, other Armenians do not think of me as fellow Hye. Which I understand--I have little knowledge of Armenian food, music, and general culture.

[iFemale]

Re: parev!

Hello SARS!

[Catharsis]

Re: parev!

Welcome TheSARSVolta Glad you are here and have taken keen interest in your heritage!

[Catharsis]

Re: parev!

I appear extremely Irish, other Armenians do not think of me as fellow Hye. Which I understand--I have little knowledge of Armenian food, music, and general culture.

There are a lot of Armenians who look like you since Armenians look in so many beautiful ways. All of us have a common bond which is our culture and our soul and our passion. Ultimately, it is what inside that counts.

[freakyfreaky]

Re: parev!

TSV,

The story of the migration of your mom's family from the Homeland to the US is not unique.

There is pretty vibrant community in DC and VA.

http://www.armnet.org/

http://www.armeniandc.com/

http://www.armenianfestivals.com/

This book may be a good starting point. http://media.us.macmillan.com/jacket...0374530129.jpg

This one too. http://www.andrewbostom.org/blog/wp-...mgolgotha1.jpg

P.S. Your honker looks pretty Armenian. As well as other features.

[KanadaHye]

Re: parev!

P.S. Your honker looks pretty Armenian. As well as other features.

He means he's willing to bet you have a great sense of smell.