TANIEL VAROUJAN CHAPTER OF HAMAZKAYIN IN FRESNO Event dedicated to Kevork Bedigian's "My bookshelf"
On May 18, the Taniel Varoujan Chapter of Hamazkayin in Fresno celebrated a book launch at local Armenian club "Asbarez." The event was dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Hamazkayin's founding The event celebrated Kevork Bedigian's, "My bookshelf." Hamazkayin members and Armenians from the region interested in culture attended the event.
Dirouhi Kupelian hosted the event. First, she thanked the audience for attending and then invited Hovhannes Karinian, the chapter's chairman to deliver a speech on behalf of the chapter committee. Cont. <news.php?Lang=en&newsID=62>
The 80th anniversary of Hamazkayin grandly celebrated in Yerevan
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On May 20, the celebration event of the 80th anniversary of Hamazkayin took place at the grand hall in the Yerevan Opera House. Among the members of the audience were Armenia's Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan, together with other ministers, members of Parliament, representative of ARF Bureau Hrand Margaryan, members of the Central Committee of Hamazkayin, intellectuals, artists, as well as a large audience and delegates from the diaspora who had come to Armenia to take part in the ARF General Assembly.
Mgridich Mgrdichian delivered the speech on behalf of the Central Committee of Hamazkayin. Cont. <news.php?Lang=en&newsID=60>
Sirusho sings Kele-Kele at exceptional concert organized by Hamazkayin in Greece
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The yearly stage show of the Nyree, Nanor, and Maralo Dance Troupes of Hamazkayin took place the evening of May 10. Veteran dance instructor Hovhannes Khachigian directed the show. The Regional Committee of Hamazkayin in Greece organized the event, which took place at the Zavarian Center in Kokkinos.
Vice Speaker of the Parliament of Greece, Anastasios Nerandzis; Mayor of Rendi, Athelios Benetatos; the ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Greece, Vahram Kajoyan; RA military attaché Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Ramazyan; and counselor Serop Bejanyan, together with their wives and the personnel of the RA Embassy in Greece were among the members of the audience. Cont. <news.php?Lang=en&newsID=59>
80th anniversary of Hamazkayin in San Francisco celebrated
The 80th anniversary of the foundation of Hamazkayin Armenian Cultural and Educational Association was celebrated with a glorious event on April 27 in Saroyan Hall at the Khachadourian Armenian Center in San Francisco. Hamazkayin's Aghpalian Chapter in San Francisco organized the event. Among the audience of nearly 300 people were Father Avedis Torossian, Very Reverent Nerses Balabanian, representative of the Krisdapor committee Jack Osganian, member of the regional committee of Homenetmen, member of the Central Committee of Hamazkayin Yetvart Mserlian, member of the regional committee of Hamazkayin Manoushag Markarian, representatives of Armenian organizations in the area, and Hamazkayin members and supporters.
Roupina Kasbarian, chairperson of the Nigol Aghpalian Chapter, welcomed the audience and hosted the event. After her welcoming speech, she referred to the 80th anniversary of Hamazkayin and said: Today Armenians spread around the world, from the Middle East to Europe, from the Americas to Canada and Armenia, appropriately celebrate the 80-year legacy of Hamazkayin. We, as the appropriators of the Armenian culture, on this 80th anniversary take a look at the history of the Armenian culture and ask ourselves how much did we succeed in? However, why give verdicts when the mission is not yet over, when the Armenian legacy is being transmitted to the new generation in Armenia or in the diaspora. 80 years later the march continues with the collaboration of us all, with our confident belief and modest service. Cont. <news.php?Lang=en&newsID=58>
The yearly concert of Gargach Choir of Hamazkayin
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For the eleventh consecutive year, Gargach Children's and Youth Choir of Hamazkayin had its yearly concert on May 4 at 7:00 pm. The concert took place at the Assembly Hall of the American University of Beirut.
This year's concert was dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Hamazkayin and the 20th anniversary of the liberation war of Nagorno Karabagh-Artsakh. Official guests, representatives of official bodies and institutions, parents, and members of Hamazkayin were present at the event. The children's and youth choirs of Gargach performed in the first part of the program. Camilla Keshishian accompanied the choir on the piano. The choir performed 13 songs, including "Khaghagh kisher e" by Levon Shant, "Hovig" by Yury Sahakian, and "Shoushanner" by Nansen Mikayelian. Both choirs also performed one English and one Arabic song. Cont. <news.php?Lang=en&newsID=57>
Levon Shant Chapter of Hamazkayin in Valance hosts lecture
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Levon Shant Chapter of Hamazkayin in Valance, France hosted a lecture on May 3, titled "Nutrition and health."
Dr. Arman Terzian, a specialist in nutrition and inner organs, presented the abovementioned topic with a video and consulted the audience on healthy nutrition. Cont. <news.php?Lang=en&newsID=56>
Students of M. and H. Arslanian Djemaran of Hamazkayin take part in the UN Global Classroom program
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For the third consecutive year, the UN Global Classroom program has come to Lebanon, with the cooperation of the Lebanese American University (LAU) and global sponsorship from Merrill Lynch and local bank BBAC. The program has been adopted in 29 countries and 21 states in the United States.
The program aims to develop cultural awareness and tolerance among students. The slogan for this year's project was: "Who are we if we are unable to imagine peace? Cont. <news.php?Lang=en&newsID=55>
Silva Gomigian's "A tour in the garden of Armenian poetry"
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A poetry night took place May 3 at the Hagop Der Melkonian Theater. The event, titled "A tour in the garden of Armenian poetry," was the initiative of Aleppo's Giligia Publications. The Regional Committee of Hamazkayin in Lebanon organized the event, which was sponsored by Hamazkayin Armenian Educational and Cultural Association. The talented Silva Gomigian, who was invited from Istanbul to Lebanon especially for this event, performed.
Raffi Demirjian welcomed the audience on behalf of the Regional Committee of Hamazkayin in Lebanon. He said Silva Gomigian is "the master of stage" and thoroughly personifies the reflections and imagery of the poetry. Cont. <news.php?Lang=en&newsID=54>
Lecture by Makrouhi Hagopian: "Today's Armenian community in Istanbul: Crises and difficulties"
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The Regional Committee of Hamazkayin in Lebanon, in cooperation with "Aztag Daily," hosted a discussion with Makrouhi B. Hagopian, the vice-editor of "Marmara" daily in Istanbul May 4 on: "Today's Armenian community in Istanbul: Crises and difficulties". The event took place at the G. and H. Armenian Auditorium at Levon Shant Cultural Center.
Raffi Demirjian welcomed the audience. He said the state of the Armenian community in Istanbul has always been a focal point of interest for the Armenian community in Lebanon because of the unique crises, concerns, and difficulties in that community. Cont. <news.php?Lang=en&newsID=52>
Hamazkayin sponsors dance performance in Australia on its 80th anniversary
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The sounds of zurna and dhol blew high. It was a day for festivities, for the Armenian folk dance, for singing, for dancing, and for merriment.
Miles away from the motherland, in Kuringai Hall in the suburbs of Sydney, Australiathe Regional Committee of Hamazkayin sponsored a dance performance on March 16. Aghan Archbishop Baliozian presided over the event, which drew a large audience attended the event. Cont. <news.php?Lang=en&newsID=53>
Regional Committee of Hamazkayin in Lebanon organizes cultural event dedicated to 93rd anniversary of Armenian Genocide
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The Regional Committee of Hamazkayin in Lebanon hosted a cultural event dedicated to the 93rd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The event took place at the Hagop Der Melkonian Theater.
Raffi Demirjian delivered the welcoming speech. He said organizing cultural events commemorating the Armenian Genocide has become a tradition for the Regional Committee of Hamazkayin in Lebanon. These events aspire to keep alive, through art, the memory of of the 1.5 million Genocide victims. He added that this year's event stands apart from others because of its unique style. It is through culture, he said, that Hamazkayin advocates for the Armenian cause. Cont. <news.php?Lang=en&newsID=49>
The 40th anniversary of New York Chapter of Hamazkayin A ring for the continuance of the Armenian Culture
Any Armenian aware of the Armenian Diaspora's circumstances surely appreciates the persistence of an Armenian organization that for forty years has worked to maintain the survival of our national identity. This becomes even more important when we talk about the persistence of cultural organizations. It is those organizations, which, having carried upon themselves the conscious role of preserving the culture, have placed the diaspora's survival at the axis of their activities. The most powerful units working to preserve the Armenian language are undoubtedly the cultural associations. The units of Hamazkayin Armenian Educational and Cultural Association belong in this cluster.
Armenian organizations in every city, place, or town faces its own difficulties. New York, too, presents immense obstacles. In every way, this city has an immense magnetic power. Armenians do not even form an oasis in here. There is only a handful of Armenians among a population of 8 million. In a cultural sense, our efforts consistently collide with the huge avant-garde cultural movements of the foreign and professional environments. There is the problem of the distance between the homes of our members, which is doubled because of road traffic. There are members who drive three hours to attend rehearsals, sometimes twice a week. In a city like New York driving an hour is something very natural. To carry on in such turmoil for forty years is indeed a proud accomplishment not only for the Armenians in New York, but also for the Armenian nation. Cont. <news.php?Lang=en&newsID=50>
