PRESS RELEASE
BURBANK ANC
Contact: Tamar Krekorian
April 11, 2005
Tel: 818-729-9556
BURBANK ANC ANNOUNCES EVENTS COMMEMORATING ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
The Burbank Armenian National Committee today announced a series of
important events in April in commemoration of the 90th anniversary of
the Armenian Genocide. Tamar Krekorian, Chair of the Genocide
Remembrance Committee, said that Burbank’s commemorative events will
include educational, cultural and political aspects this year. “The
city has been an outstanding partner in working with the Burbank ANC,”
Krekorian said. “As a result, we have planned a series of events that
will offer a wide range of opportunities for residents to learn more
about the Genocide and to recognize its importance today,” Krekorian
added.
Throughout the month of April, an outstanding educational display will
be showcased in the main lobby of the Burbank Central Library. The
display includes items and books related to Armenian culture, history
and the Genocide. The display is also intended to promote awareness
of the Armenian book collection that was donated to the library
through the efforts of the Books For Burbank program of the Burbank
ANC, which was also chaired by Krekorian.
On Saturday, April 16th, the committee will present a free screening
of the Armenian Film Foundation’s award-winning documentary film about
the destruction of Kharpert, “Voices From The Lake.” The screening
will be at the Burbank Central Library Auditorium from 2-5 pm.
Through eyewitness interviews and painstaking research, this film
tells the story of the Genocide in an unforgettably personal way.
Dr. J. Michael Hagopian, the renowned Genocide historian and filmmaker
of “Voices,” will be present to speak about his two decades of
research in creating the film.
On Tuesday, April 19th, the Burbank City Council will present a
proclamation in recognition of the 90th anniversary of the Genocide.
During the meeting, the Burbank ANC will accept the City’s
proclamation and conduct a short program featuring poetry read by
local high school students. Sharon Cohen, the City’s Library
Director, will also pay tribute to the Burbank ANC for the successful
Books For Burbank program. A candlelight vigil will take place on the
front steps of Burbank City Hall after sundown.
On Saturday, April 23rd, a moving theatrical performance of two
Genocide-related one-act plays, written and directed by Aram
Kouyoumdjian, will be presented at the El Portal Forum Theatre in the
No Ho Arts District. “Delicate Lines” and “Protest” have already won
rave reviews from audiences in Northern California. Both performances
of this event are already completely sold out.
For further information about any of these events, please contact the
Burbank ANC at (818) 562-1918 or by e-mail at [email protected].