Day one of the Armenian National Youth Forum 2025  kicked off with the theme “Shared Vision and Unified Efforts.”

Following the charity run that marked the start of the forum, the day launched into its first round of three simultaneous panel discussions.

During the interactive discussion titled “Living Heritage: Armenian Traditions Today,” speakers presented how traditional values are being reimagined in modern ways through art, fashion, cuisine, handicrafts, and dance—connecting the past and the present.

Discussion panelists included: Astghik Samvelyan, founder and director of the Lusik Aguletsi House-Museum and Aguletsi Art Cafe; Narek Jhangiryan, founder of the Jhangirian brand; Shaghig Dervartanian, founder of the Shaghig restaurant; and Lerna Bagdjian, founder of the Gamar Armenian folk dance group.

The session was moderated by Anzhela Manukyan, executive director of the Mane Wood and Mane Tiles companies.

To watch the Armenian National Youth Forum 2025 live, click the following link: https://www.youtube.com/live/8U7pEgkDWwI?si=lvZ47OQQ4tBBA8vo.