The "Folk Arts Hub" educational and cultural foundation is dedicated to showcasing Armenian art and various branches of craftsmanship to a wide audience. An integral component of this initiative is the series of Armenology open lectures, which commenced in 2016 and evolved into a monthly, regular program since 2019.
These lectures serve a dual purpose: first, they aim to introduce Armenian culture and the challenges it faces to the Armenian society. Secondly, they provide an open platform for emerging professionals to present new ideas, fostering discussion and collaboration. The lectures not only enhance public cultural education but also cultivate a unique environment for professionals in the field to collaborate.
Adapting to the interests of the audience, the foundation focuses on presenting coherent speeches on the most engaging and discussed cultural topics. In 2020, a notable event was the "Four-part dragon melody" exhibition, where the foundation showcased its entire collection of "Khndzoresk" (cloud-band) dragon carpets. To deepen the understanding of the exhibited carpets, a series of lectures on dragon carpets, dragon ornaments, dragon stones, and dragon-snake cult were thoughtfully organized.
Collaborating predominantly with specialists based in Armenia, the foundation also strives to engage creative partners from outside Armenia for a diverse perspective. All lectures are meticulously recorded and made accessible on the foundation's YouTube channel.
Notably, admission to these enlightening lectures organized by the "Folk Art Hub" foundation is free. The venue for these events is the "Silk Road" hotel, situated at
