On April 7—Motherhood and Beauty Day—Hanganak organized a special cultural event for its beneficiaries: a visit to the Sahak Sahakyan Art Museum.
This initiative reflects Hanganak’s approach of using culture as a meaningful tool for psychosocial support and recovery. The day became not only a cultural experience, but also a deeply emotional encounter with art, memory, and beauty.
We were warmly welcomed by Lusine Sahakyan, the granddaughter of the renowned artist, who personally guided us through the museum, sharing insights into his life, creative journey, and the works on display.
Sahak Sahakyan (1929–2010) was a multifaceted artist—sculptor, painter, and master of applied arts—whose works have been exhibited both in Armenia and internationally. His art carries a profound humanistic message, expressing a deep love for people, culture, and homeland.
The museum, founded in 2024 through the initiative of his family in the very space where the artist lived and created, presents hundreds of works inspired by Armenian epics, folklore, and national imagery—offering visitors a powerful connection to cultural heritage.
For our beneficiaries—older persons displaced from Artsakh—this visit became more than a cultural outing. It provided a safe and supportive space to reconnect with memories, revisit familiar cultural environments, and restore a sense of inner strength and emotional balance. Experiences like this contribute to reducing isolation, strengthening resilience, and fostering a renewed sense of belonging.
Following the visit, Hanganak hosted a small gathering at the museum café. Over coffee and tea, generously offered by Lusine Sahakyan, participants shared reflections and marked Motherhood and Beauty Day—a holiday that honors care, love, and the central role of women in sustaining life and community.
This day reaffirmed that culture is not only a source of beauty, but also a pathway to healing—supporting individuals in rebuilding their lives with dignity, connection, and hope.
