Life Within the Armenian Community of Cyprus by Manoug Hagopian

From IALA member and author of The Armenian Community of Aleppo, Manoug Hagopian, comes the second book in his series of memoirs, Life Within the Armenian Community of Cyprus, available both in English and Armenian!

Immersive and profoundly moving, this book is more than a memoir; it’s a celebration of heritage, a testament to the enduring spirit of a community, and a fascinating exploration of life in Cyprus through Armenian eyes. The author, who settled in Cyprus in 1992, weaves a rich narrative through a collection of short stories. He delves deep into the heart of the Armenian community, bringing to life their daily struggles, profound feelings, and the spirited social and cultural activities that define them.

Experience the unique charm and challenges of life in Cyprus as seen through the eyes of various compelling characters. Each story is a window into a world seldom explored – from intimate family settings to the historic corridors of the Melkonian Educational Institute. The author’s skillful storytelling, underpinned by vivid descriptions and emotional depth, makes each narrative leap off the page, inviting readers into the very soul of the Armenian community.

Manoug Hagopian was born in Syria in 1954. He lived the first sixteen years of his life in the Armenian neighborhoods of Aleppo. Thereafter, he moved with his family to Beirut, Lebanon, where he lived in an Armenian neighborhood of the city for eleven years. At the age of twenty-seven, after gaining a university degree, he moved to the United Arab Emirates, where he worked for eleven years at the offices of various international companies. During this period, he started a family with his Cypriot Armenian wife, Rita, with whom he has two sons. At the age of thirty-eight, he moved with his family to Nicosia, Cyprus, where he lives today. He published the first in his series of memoirs, Life in the Armenian Community of Aleppo, in 2023.