According to the author, the new book presents the consequences of the Genocide, as a tribute to the lost culture. “Armenians always had a special attitude towards nature and holy places. Their heritage formed a unique homogenous Christian culture in the midst of the Islamic world,” writes the author.

The book outlines that as a result of Genocide, Armenians lost the rhythms of their life with songs and dances, festivities and fasting. It is also mentioned that after the Genocide, the Turks had to finalize the destruction of existing peace and quiet. It was necessary to bring it to its logical conclusion, constantly destroying cultural monuments, churches, educational and cultural centers.

The book follows the fates of the Genocide in faces: the survivors, witnesses, as well as the Armenians converted into Islam, who after 100 years silencing has recently been reviled in Turkey. “The Genocide is a greater tragedy than just the fate of individual victims. In addition to the elimination of the human race, it implies the final destruction of cultural values,” writes Seppälä.

Recently the Finnish translation of Grigoris Balakian’s “Armenian Golgotha” was also published. The book was translated by Heikki Salojärvi, while the preface was written by Seppälä. The Presentation of both books will be held on April 11 during the Concert of the Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra at the Tampere Hall, Finland, dedicated to the Armenian Genocide centennial.