11.04.2025


As part of the commemoration of the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute (AGMI), in collaboration with Armenian embassies, diaspora organizations, and international institutions, is organizing various remembrance events dedicated to the innocent victims of the Genocide.

One such event was recently held in Romania’s capital, Bucharest, where the exhibition titled “The Armenian Woman: Victim and Heroine of the Genocide”, curated by AGMI, opened at the Rotonda Hall of the Romanian National Theatre. The exhibition was organized by the Armenian Cultural Center of the Armenian Union of Romania, in partnership with the Embassy of Armenia in Romania, the Armenian Apostolic Church Diocese of Romania, the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute, and the Romanian National Theatre. It was followed by the opening of another exhibition titled “Strunga: A New Home for Armenian Orphans.”

“The Armenian Woman: Victim and Heroine of the Genocide” highlights the suffering and resilience of Armenian women during the Genocide. Through photographs, narratives, and testimonies, the exhibition sheds light on the faces and stories of those women who struggled to survive and protect their families.

At the opening ceremony, Adriana Popescu, a representative of the National Theatre, welcomed guests and emphasized the importance of such exhibitions for the Romanian public, as they offer insight into lesser-known episodes of Armenian history and suffering.

Tigran Galstyan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to Romania, noted that many survivors of the Armenian Genocide were scattered around the world, including in Romania, while others resettled in Armenia. As a result, nearly every Armenian family carries stories of survival. He also recalled the canonization of the Genocide victims by the Armenian Apostolic Church—a profound and symbolic act.

Bishop Tatev Hakobyan, Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Romania, reflected on the tragedy of 1915 as one of the darkest chapters in Armenian history—when the nation lost its homeland and three-quarters of its population. He noted the destruction of 60 dioceses and the murder of around 6,500 clergymen, leaving only 350,000 survivors to reach other countries and form Armenian communities across more than 160 nations today.

Varujan Vosganian, President of the Armenian Union of Romania, emphasized the deep connection among Armenians worldwide, noting how a simple glance is often enough for Armenians to recognize one another. He read excerpts from his novel The Book of Whispers, featuring consular accounts of the atrocities committed against Armenian women during the Genocide. The exhibition will remain open to the public for one month.