April 16 is celebrated as Armenian Cinema Day. In 2019, the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia adopted the draft law designating April 16 as Armenian Cinema Day, and it was approved. On April 16, 2025, Armenian Cinema Day was also celebrated at the Armenian Cultural Center in Budapest, organized by the volunteers of the Armenian Cultural Foundation, Shogher Manukyan, and Flora Hambardzumyan. Armenian films and animated movies were screened, including Tzhvzhik, The Magic Lavash, 0199, Unlucky Panos, The Lord and the Servant, and Brave Nazar.

Article written by Flora Hambardzumyan, Project code: 2024-1-HU01-ESC51-VTJ-000207879

Photos by Flora Hambardzumyan, Project code: 2024-1-HU01-ESC51-VTJ-000207879