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PRESS RELEASE
Wednesday, March 8, 2006
AGBU São Paolo Attracts 350 Supporters for Annual Anniversary Event
The well-known Maison France of São Paolo was the venue for AGBU
Brazil’s 41st Anniversary event on December 4, 2005. Supporters
numbering over 350 came together to salute not only the Chapter’s
achievements, but also to pay tribute to Man of the Year Ochin
Mosditchian, who has served the local community through AGBU for over
25 years. Mr. Mosditchian has served as the Chapter’s director and led
many delegations to the organization’s biennial General Assemblies.
Most encouraging was the presence of the community’s youth, who
comprised almost half of the guests. AGBU São Paolo enjoys the
incredible support of the local Armenian community, as it hosts
monthly events, sponsors youth athletics and an annual fashion event
that draws large numbers, including many non-Armenians. The 2005 show,
which displayed the fashions of Claudete & Deca, hosted 500 spectators
and feted Areknaz Kherlakian, who has been a staunch supporter of the
Brazilian chapter for decades.
Founded in 1964, AGBU Sao Paulo is dedicated to preserving and
promoting the Armenian heritage and culture through educational,
cultural and humanitarian programs. For more information, please
contact AGBU Sao Paulo at 55-113-814-9299 (or 9930) or e-mail
[email protected].
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