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Hamazkayin Cultural Forum
P.O. Box. 70-1028 Antelias
Beirut, Lebanon
Contact: Arin Kalousdian
Tel: +961 (4) 71-56-84
Fax: +961 (1) 71-56-92
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Hamazkayin Educational and Cultural Society Announces Applications
Being Accepted for 2007 Cultural Forum

The Hamazkayin Educational and Cultural Society is currently accepting
applications for its 2007 Cultural Forum to be held in Yerevan,
Armenia, from July 15-29. All college-aged individuals are encouraged
to apply.

The Hamazkayin Cultural Forum is an annual event that started in 1995
with the aim to unite young Armenians from around the world to learn
more about Armenian art, history, culture, society, and modern life in
the homeland. It is a unique opportunity for people to visit Armenia
for the first time-or as a returning visitor-and meet with fellow
Armenians from around the globe who are interested in learning more
about their people’s past as well as where they are headed.

The Forum is an excellent way for college-aged Armenians to come
together and share ideas about what they envision as being important
for them, and if they don’t have a thorough understanding of their
history and culture, the Forum is a great medium to learn about
them. Plus, it gives people an excellent opportunity to visit
Armenia. The Forum also aims at bringing together students with
diverse backgrounds and create a melting pot where they can form close
bonds with one another which goes beyond the Forum.

There is no limit to the amount of culture that can be experienced in
Armenia. Each evening you can find multiple concerts, plays, and music
clubs to attend for entertainment. On most evenings classical
performances can be heard in one of Yerevan’s many chamber concert
halls, and in some restaurants visitors have the pleasure of hearing
authentic folk music any night of the week. Jazz and rock clubs have
become quite noticeable, and for those who enjoy dancing, there are
dozens of discos located throughout the city.

Most of Armenia’s cultural legacy however is found outside Yerevan, in
virtually all regions of the country. Armenia is home to
hundreds-perhaps thousands-of churches both preserved and in
ruins. There are also ancient fortresses and other fascinating
structures to see, including a pagan temple in the town of
Garni. Another prominent site definitely worth visiting is the
Sardarabad Memorial and History Museum, built on the very site where
the historic battle was won against the Turks, signifying the founding
of the first Armenian republic.

During the Forum attendees have the opportunity to hear lectures,
delivered by prominent intellectuals and academics such as
Prof. Richard G. Hovannisian, Dr. Vahakn Dadrian, Prof. Herant
Markarian and others.

To learn more about the Forum and how to apply, visit
You can send an email to
forum@hamazkayin.com with specific questions. All applications must be
received by June 1, 2007.

Hamazkayin is a worldwide organization with chapters in many countries
that aims to preserve and promote Armenian art, history, and
literature. Its goal is to educate people about the humanities
relating to the Armenian people and perpetuate Armenian culture.