The Poetry Reading

Tonight I attended a poetry reading organized by one of the Birth Right Armenia Volunteer (http://www.birthrightarmenia.org/). Native Armenians and volunteers from abroad all attended and were invited to share their work in the language of their choice. Some people read in Armenian, others in English, and one poem was even read in French. What was really amazing was that many of the participants read their work in both Armenian and in English. I read two of my poems and I really enjoyed the opportunity to hear poetry read in other languages. I am learning that the emphasis Armenian culture puts on the arts transcends the border and is a value shared by a lot of the diaspora community as well.