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These annual awards, the first of which took place in , recognize and encourage the best work in various fields of Armenian culture.

In the "Fine-art Photography" category, the "Vahan Tekeyan" awards were given to Armen Yengoyan (for The Rural Sketches) and Zaven Khachikyan.

Two of Armenia's most celebrated poets in the early 20th century, Vahan Tekeyan and Yeghishe Charents, were gay or bisexual.

Notable writers from this period include Siamanto, Hagop Baronian, Vahan Tekeyan, Hovhannes Hovhannisyan, Levon Shant, Krikor Zohrab, Rupen Zartarian.

Inspired by the words of Vahan Tekeyan to 'Rise and raise others up with you,' Raffi's father Vartkess served as Chairperson of AGBU North America and.

Two of Armenia's most celebrated poets in the early 20th century, Vahan Tekeyan and Yeghishe Charents, were gay or bisexual....

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Hailed as the “Prince of Armenian Poetry,” Vahan Tekeyan was born on January 21, 1878 in Constantinople and spent his life working as a writer, newspaper editor, teacher and social worker.

While many of his fellow writers and poets, including Siamanto and Taniel Varoujan were massacred on April 24, 1915, Tekeyan survived the genocide because he was out of the country when the atrocities were put into effect.

He was, however, deeply affected by this tragic blight in the history of the Armenian people.

His poems and sonnets examined the questions of evil, consequences of the genocide, diaspora and love (for one’s homeland or love for humanity.) Another constant theme in his work was his exploration of the psychological and emotional impact of the Armenian Genocide.

Some of Tekeyan’s most well-known works include “The Armenian Church” “A Prayer Before the Future”, “Your Memory Tonight”, “When the Day Finally Comes”, and “Your Name.”

Tekeyan died on April 4, 1948 in Cairo.