PRESS RELEASE: ORANGE COUNTY’S FIRST ARMENIAN FESTIVAL
Orange County Armenian Festival – 2005
Place: Laguna Hills Community Center, 25555 Alicia Parkway, Laguna
Hills, CA
92653
Date: Saturday and Sunday, June 11 and 12
Time: Saturday, 12 noon to 10:00 PM
Sunday, 12 noon to 6:00 PM
Orange County’s flourishing Armenian community is coming together to
support a wonderful cause. We are hosting a festival to benefit the
orphan children of Armenia. Children who simply can not survive
without our help. Proceeds will provide food, shelter & medicine to
the orphanages that care for the children . Over 19 organizations,
have been invited to participate in a spectacular line up of fun and
entertainment especially planned for everyone of all backgrounds, of
all ages, and the whole family.
The musical venue includes all types of music from Armenia, including
modern popular, folk dance, and chorale music and singers throughout
the weekend. The dance program includes authentic dance ensembles
performing in traditional costumes, line folk dancing and lessons for
the brave-hearted.
Food, of course, will be plentiful with bounties of delicious
authentic and familiar favorites prepared by Armenian afficionados.
Several varieties appetizers, shish kebab, rice and wheat pilafs, and
desserts, including several varieties of baklava, will be available,
freshly prepared by premiere bakeries carefully selected by fussy
Armenian gourmets for freshness and flavor.
Activities include generous prizes for opportunity drawings, including
a fully paid week’s vacation, including airfare, to Mexico, thanks to
the generous corporate sponsorship of Mexicana Air. Other valuable
prizes include a nightâ=80=99s stay at the luxurious Ritz Carlton
Hotel and $500.00 in cash! Lucky ticket holders need not be present
to win.
Special planning has been made for children’s programs and activities
throughout the weekend including a large supervised playground with
slides and swings, clowns, balloons, face-painting, contests, prizes,
games. A choice of hamburgers, hot dogs or mini pizzas will be
available for less adventurous appetites of the younger generation. A
special quiet zone has been planned for small children and moms who
may need a respite for children’s naps,rest period or just relaxing.
Seating at covered tables on the open lawn area will accommodate
guests, with additional seating available in the surrounding
areas. Safety and security will be provided and festival organizers
have established liaisons with local fire and police authorities,
including emergency services, if needed.
Participating Armenian groups in Orange County will be present in
booths for more information about their activities and organizations.
Additional booths will be available for products and services from
providers of Armenian descent who are based in Orange County. Booth
rentals are modestly priced. For more information about booth
participation, please contact festival organizers.
Admission is a trivial fee per attendee, parking is convenient and
ample, and the facilities at the Laguna Hills Community Center are
new, spacious and accommodating. The Armenian Festival, Inc. is a
California corporation and has applied for federal and California tax
exempt status as a qualified 501(c)(3) organization.
A ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for Saturday, where local Laguna
Hills residents may meet and greet local political representatives in
a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Festival organizers have taken
special care to establish an environment of political and religious
diversity amongst the Armenian community so that the Festival
participants represent a full cross section of authentic Armenian
cultural heritage and history for the people of Orange County and
surrounding areas.
All are welcome. Bring your backgammon boards, munch on delicious
desserts, enjoy the music and have a great time. Remember, together we
can make a difference in child’s life.
Vsit the website for more information: _www.armenianfestival.org_
()
