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The Armenian Weekly; Volume 74, No. 15; April 19, 2008
Calendar of Events:
NEW ENGLAND
APRIL 2008 ¢ APO TOROSYAN screens his documentary films `Voices,’
`Witnesses’ and `Discovering My Father’s Village’ at several genocide
commemoration events. April 17’At 11 a.m., Peabody City Hall. April
17’On Lynnfield-Peabody cable TV. April 18’At 11 a.m., Massachusetts
State House in Boston. April 30’The Holocaust Center Boston North. May
22’Watertown Public Library. For more detailed information, email
Torosyan at apotoros@comcast.net. To view the films, visit
APRIL 25, 2008 ¢ `GENOCIDE: WEEKS OF REMEMBRANCE AND REFLECTION.’
Three distinguished speakers will deliver lectures beginning at 1
p.m. in Engleman A120: Benedict Kiernan will speak on `A World History
of Genocide.’ Claudia Card will discuss `The Paradox of Genocidal Rape
Aimed at Forced Pregnancy.’ James E. Young will speak on `Memory,
Counter-memory and the Monument after 9/11: From Berlin to New York.’
Free and open to the public. At the Southern Connecticut State
University in New Haven, Conn. For more information, call Armen
Marsoobian, chairperson and professor of philosophy, at (203)
392-6786.
APRIL 16, 2008 ¢ GALLERY Z PERFORMANCE. Gallery Z hosts a unique
musical/artistic performance featuring Armenian artist Kevork Mourad
and Syrian clarinetist Kinan Azmeh. Begins at 7:30 p.m. at the
Columbus Theater on 270 Broadway in Providence, R.I. The pair will
perform `The Epic of Gilgamesh,’ one of the most ancient epics
surviving today. Gallery Z’s Public Art Window in April promotes the
Armenian Dramatic Arts Alliance and the AYF. For more information or
to purchase tickets ($15), contact Gallery Z at by calling
(401)454-8844 or emailing GalleryZProv@aol.com.
APRIL 19, 2008 ¢ HARVARD BACH SOCIETY ORCHESTRA CONCERT. Musical
direction by Aram Demirjian. Begins at 3 p.m. Tickets $12 ($8 for
students and seniors). Available at the door or online at
For more information, visit
APRIL 19, 2008 ¢ GENOCIDE OBSERVANCE (LOWELL). Sponsored by the ANC
of Merrimack Valley. Procession will form at 9:30 a.m. at Merrimack
and John Sts., joined by a program and flag-raising ceremony at Lowell
City Hall. Main speaker: Alin Gregorian, editor of the Armenian
Mirror-Spectator. Luncheon will follow indoors. Free and open to the
public.
APRIL 20, 2008 ¢ CLASSICAL CONCERT AT ALMA. Begins at 4 p.m. at
ALMA, 65 Main St. in Watertown. Featuring Nune Hakobyan, Levon
Hovsepian, Ani Hovsepian, Sargis Karapetyan, Andrei Sobchenko, Karine
Baghdasarian and Armen Ghazaryan. Free and open to the public. For
more information, visit or call (617) 926-2562.
APRIL 20, 2008 ¢ NEW ENGLAND PREMIERE OF `THE GEORGETOWN BOYS.’ A
musical by Herand Markarian. Presented by Hamazkayin of New Jersey
Youth Theater group, commemorating the 93rd anniversary of Armenian
Martyrs’ Day. Sponsored by the Armenian Genocide Commemorative
Committee of the Merrimack Valley. At North Andover Middle School,
North Andover, Mass. Donation: $20 for adults; $10 for students;
children 5 and under free. Refreshments to follow. For reservations,
call Sossy Jeknavorian at (978) 256-2538 or Tom Vartabedian at (978)
373-1654
APRIL 22, 2008 ¢ RICHARD HOVANNISIAN LECTURE. Titled `Must We Still
Remember? The Armenian Genocide as Prototype’ Presented by the Clark
University’s Strassler Family Center for Holocaust and Genocide
Studies. Hovannisian is professor emeritus of Armenian and Near
Eastern history at UCLA. Begins at 7:30 p.m. in Tilton Hall, 2nd
floor, Higgins University Center on 950 Main St. in Worcester. Free
and open to the public. Reception to follow.
APRIL 23, 2008 ¢ MARGARET AHNERT will speak about her book, `The
Knock at the Door: A Journey Through the Darkness of the Armenian
Genocide,’ to the Harvard Armenian Society and NAASR. Begins at 7:30
p.m. at Harvard’s Center for Government and International Studies,
South Building, Auditorium S010, 1730 Cambridge St. in Cambridge. The
event is free and open to the public. A reception and book signing
will follow.
APRIL 24, 2008 ¢ GENOCIDE COMMEMORATION (WATERTOWN). Remembrance
and commemoration through Armenian prayer, culture and music. For all
area Armenian churches and the greater Boston community. Hosted by the
St. James Armenian Church of Watertown. Requiem Service at 6:30
p.m. in the church sanctuary. Program to feature Armenian musical and
dance performances at 7:30 p.m. in the Keljik Hall. Memorial reception
to follow. For more information, call the church office at (617)
923-8860.
APRIL 24, 2008 ¢ EVELYN ABDALAH MENCONI MEMORIAL CULTURAL
SERIES. Fourth memorial program, titled `Remembrance, Images, and
Musical Resonance.’ In Commemoration of the Palestinian Nakba and the
Armenian genocide. Commemorative speakers: Hilary Rantisi (Tawassul)
and Sevag Arzoumanian. Performers: novelist Susan Abulhawa (`The Scar
of David’); documentary photographer Rania Matar (`Muslim Women and
the Veil: Modesty, Fashion, Devotion, or Statement’); and master
qanunist Jamal Sinno. Sponsored by the William G. Abdalah Library, the
American-Arab Media Foundation and Tawassul. Reception from 5:30 to
6:15 p.m. Lecture from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. At the Rabb Lecture Hall in
the Boston Public Library, Copley Square, Boston. The event is free
and open to the public. For more information, call (781) 648-1245.
APRIL 27, 2008 ¢ GENOCIDE COMMEMORATION (PROVIDENCE). Organized by
the Armenian Martyrs’ Memorial Committee. Guest speaker: Prof. Henry
Theriault, associate professor at Worcester State College, whose
research focuses on genocide and human rights. Federal, state and
local politicians will also be present. Clergy from the three Armenian
churches will hold requiem services for our martyrs. Begins at 12:30
p.m. at the Martyrs’ Monument, North Burial Ground, Providence. For
more information, call (401) 354-8770. All are welcome.
APRIL 30, 2008 ¢ A CELEBRATION OF LUCY DER MANUELIAN, Tufts
professor of Armenian art and architectural history. From 4-7 p.m. at
the Aidekman Arts Center, Remis Sculpture Court, 40A Talbot Ave. in
Medford, Mass. RSVP by April 23 to Rosalie Bruno by calling (617)
627-3567 or emailing Rosalie.Bruno@tufts.edu.
MAY 2, 2008 ¢ TANGO NIGHT. The Armenian International Women’s
Association (AIWA) presents `An Evening in Argentina’ featuring live
tango dancers and authentic Argentinean cuisine. Begins at 7 p.m. in
the Atinizian Hall of the Holy Cross Armenian Catholic Church, 200
Lexington St., Belmont. Tickets are $50; tables of 10 are
available. To purchase, call Carolyn at (617) 460-5399 or Hrip at
(617) 926-6289.
MAY 2, 2008 ¢ JAZZ NIGHTS AT ALMA. Featuring Earthsound, a
Boston-based project that combines the talent of Jason Davis (bass),
Gilad Barkan (piano), Fernando Brandão (flute) and Jorge
Pérez-Albela (percussion). Begins at 8 p.m. in ALMA’s
Contemporary Art Gallery. Tickets are $10 each and include one glass
of wine. ALMA members who purchase four tickets will receive two
tickets free. Table reservations are welcome. For more information,
contact Christie Hardiman at (617) 926-2562 ext. 4 or
Christie@almainc.org.
MAY 2, 2008 ¢ ST. STEPHEN’S SCHOOL BAZAAR. The Armenian Elementary
School hosts its 22nd annual bazaar from 12-9:30 p.m. at the ACEC, 47
Nichols Ave., Watertown. Come and enjoy the traditional, delicious
cuisine of beef, losh, and chicken kebab, falafel and boreg, gourmet
pastries and other specialties. Take-out is available. Kids carnival,
arts & crafts fair from 3-7 p.m. For more information, call (617)
926-6979.
MAY 4, 2008 ¢ RICHARD HOVANNISIAN. shows images from a recent trip
to Turkey in a talk titled `The Changing Lanscape of Historic Western
Armenia: Reflections on a Journey into the Past.’ Organized by the ANC
of Massachusetts. Begins at 3:30 p.m. Place TBA. Save the date!
MAY 4, 2008 ¢ CABARET. Featuring performances and music for dancing
by the John Baboian Quarter, Hye Fusion and vocalist Sandi
Bedrossian. Sponsored by the Armenian Women’s Welfare Association,
Inc. Abundant mezzeh and lavish desserts provided. Begins at 5 p.m. at
the Oakley Country Club in Watertown. Advance tickets are
$75. Reserved seating for prepaid tables of 10. For more information
or to purchase tickets, call Elaine Patapanian at (617) 926-0228.
MAY 5, 2008 ¢ BOURNOUTIAN: `TIGRAN THE GREAT.’ George Bournoutian
will give a lecture about his most recent work `Tigranes II and Rome,’
translated to English from the original Armenian text (Yerevan, 1940)
by historian Hakob H. Manandyan (1873-1952). The book is regarded as
the first serious attempt to examine the 1st century B.C. Armenian
monarch, Tigran the Great, without appealing to patriotic sentiments
and with a grounding in Greek and Roman sources. Begins at 8 p.m. at
NAASR, 395 Concord Ave. in Belmont, Mass. For more information, call
the NAASR Center at (617) 489-1610 or emailing hq@naasr.org.
MAY 10, 2008 ¢ HAI GUIN ANNUAL LUNCHEON / FASHION SHOW. Hosted by
the Hai Guin Scholarship Association in the Grand Ballroom of the
Boston Marriott Newton Hotel in Newton, Mass. Featuring renowned
Boston-based fashion designer David Josef, who will highlight his
fresh and unique designs for women of all sizes. Begins at 11:30
a.m. Additional fundraising activities during the afternoon include
the `Surprize Me’ gift grab, prize drawings and a live
auction. Tickets are $50. Tables of 10 are available. To reserve
tickets, call Linda Abkarian at (781) 788-0107 or Christine Berberian
at (978) 794-1169.
MAY 16, 2008 ¢ 1ST ANNUAL CIGAR PARTY. Organized by the Men’s Club
of St. Gregory. An evening of cocktails (cash bar), dinner and
fellowship, featuring Rocky Patel and Cusano cigars. Raffles and
prizes planned. Begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Sahara Club, 34 Bates
St. in Methuen, Mass. Donation: $75. For more information or to
purchase tickets, call Steve Mahlebjian at (978) 685-3566 or Greg
Minasian at (978) 470-3075.
MAY 23, 2008 ¢ BOSTON MODERN ORCHESTRA PROJECT (BMOP) presents
`Armenia Resounding’ with violist Kim Kashkashian; music by Alan
Hovhaness; and the world premiers of Vache Sharafyan and Tigran
Mansurian. For tickets or more information, visit or
Begins at 8 p.m. at the New England Conservatory
of Music, 30 Gainsborough St., Boston.
JUNE 1, 2008 ¢ 90TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION of Armenian
Independence Day. Organized by the Lowell `Aharonian’ Gomideh. Begins
at 1 p.m., following Badarak in Jaffarian Hall of the St. Gregory
Church, 158 Main St. in North Andover, Mass. Dinner and program,
titled `A Tribute to General Dro Kanayan.’ Guest speakers Dro Kanayan
and Nina Hovsepian, grandchildren. Entertainment by the Arev
Ensemble. Donation is $20, adults; students and young children, free.
JUNE 21, 2008 ¢ 57TH ANNUAL NIGHT AT THE POPS at Boston’s historic
Symphony Hall. Presented by the Friends of Armenian Culture Society,
based in Belmont, Mass. Featuring award-winning pianist Nareh
Arghamanyan, who will perform the piano concerto No. 1 by Tchaikovsky
with maestro Keith Lockhart conducting the Boston Pops Orchestra. Also
on the program, among other Armenian selections, will be the Lord’s
Prayer (Hayr Mer). The Dizzy Gillespie All Stars Big-Band will also
perform as part of the Pops’ JazzFest. A native of Armenia,
Arghamanyan, 19, was the recipient of the 1st prize at the 2007 `Piano
Campus’ International Competition in Pontoise, France. Begins at 8
p.m. To purchase tickets, visit
JULY 9, 2008 ¢ `A HYE SUMMER NIGHT III’ DANCE. Hosted by the ARS
`Ani’ Chapter and the Ladies’ Guild of Sts. Vartanantz Armenian
Church. From 8 p.m.-1 a.m. at the Annunciation Greek Church, 175
Oaklawn Ave. in Cranston, R.I. Featuring Hachig Kazarian, John
Berberian, Ken Kalajian, Jason Naroian, and the `Artsakh Band’ with
Steve Vosbikian, Anto Vartanian, and Aram Hovagimian. Tickets are $35;
children under 16, $25. To reserve, call Joyce Bagdasarian at (401)
434-4467 or Joyce Yeremian at (401) 354-8770.
SEPT. 13, 2008 ¢ CULTURAL EVENING. Featuring artists Noune
Avedissian and Hovik Gregorian. Organized by the Armenian Independent
Broadcasting of Boston. At the First Armenian Church, 392 Concord
Ave., in Belmont, Mass. Details to follow. Save the date!
OCT. 10-12, 2008 ¢ AYF 75TH ANNIVERSARY GALA. At the Hyatt in
Boston. Details to follow. Save the date!
MID-ATLANTIC
APRIL 20, 2008 ¢ GENOCIDE COMMEMORATION (TROY). Commemoration in
word and music at 1:30 p.m. at the Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic
Church, 101 Spring Ave., in Troy, N.Y. With the participation of
Hon. Harry Tutunjian, mayor of Troy; Rev. Fr. Bedros Shetilian of Holy
Cross; and Rev. Fr. Bedros Kadehjian of St. Peter’s. Musical
presentation by the Armenian Men’s Choral Ensemble and Armenian School
students. For more information, contact Rafi Topalian of the Capital
District Armenian Genocide Committee by calling (201) 272-2000.
APRIL 20, 23 & 24 2008 ¢ GENOCIDE COMMEMORATION (WASHINGTON). Sun.,
April 20’`Badarak’ and `Hokehankisd’ at 10:30 a.m. Genocide
remembrance event at 1 p.m., with speakers Khatchig Mouradian, Weekly
editor, and Raffi Karakashian, ANCA legislative affairs
director. Featuring poetry and musical performance. At the Soorp
Khatch Church Hall, 4906 Flint Drive, Bethesda, Md. Wed., April
23’Capitol Hill Observance from 6-9 p.m. in Room 1102, Longworth House
Office Building. Sponsored by the Congressional Caucus on Armenian
Issues. Thurs., April 24’Demonstration in front of Turkish Embassy,
2525 Mass. Ave., N.W., from 4-6 p.m. Wreath laying ceremony at
Armenian Embassy, 2225 R St. N.W. from 6:30-7 p.m. Buses depart Soorp
Khatch at 3 p.m. To register a seat, contact Serouj Aprahamian at
(202) 742-8707 or getonthebus@anca.org.
APRIL 24, 2008 ¢ GENOCIDE COMMEMORATION (NEW JERSEY). Organized by
the ANC of New Jersey. Featuring Khatchig Mouradian, editor of the
Armenian Weekly, and Mher Khachatryan, with his paintings of the
genocide. Begins at 7 p.m. with a Requiem Service, followed by a
program at 8 p.m., at the Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church, 461 Bergen
Blvd., in Ridgefield, N.J. For more information, call (201) 945-0011.
APRIL 25, 2008 ¢ GENOCIDE COMMEMORATION (NEW YORK). Hosted by the
ANC of NY. Featuring Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, who will give the
invocation, and Prof. Henry Theriault of Worcester State College, who
has written extensively on the subject of genocide and the
dispossession of indigenous peoples. Elected official at the local,
state and federal levels will also be present. Begins at 5:30 p.m. at
City Hall Chambers. For more information, contact Karine Birazian by
calling (917) 428-1918 or emailing ancaer@anca.org; or visit
APRIL 26, 2008 ¢ ARMENIAN GENOCIDE WALK. Armenians of Philadelphia
to host a walk-a-thon and program in commemoration of the Armenian
genocide. The purpose of the gathering is to bring together Armenians
from the Philadelphia area, honor the strength and perseverance of
victims of the genocide, insist on recognition of the genocide, and
ensure that no group of people suffer such crimes against humanity in
the future. Begins at 1 p.m. at the Philadelphia Art Museum area. For
more information, call (215) 680-5581 or visit
APRIL 26, 2008 ¢ GENOCIDE COMMEMORATION (NEW YORK). Organized by
the AYF Central Hai Thad Committee. Time and location TBD.
APRIL 27, 2008 ¢ GENOCIDE COMMEMORATION (TIMES SQUARE). Begins at 2
p.m. Free bus transportation to and from all NY/NJ Armenian
churches. Sponsored by the Knights and Daughters of
Vartan. Co-sponsored by the AGBU, AAA, ANCA, ArmenPac, ADL-Ramgavars,
S.D. Hunchagyan Party, with the participation of the Diocese of the
Armenian Church, Prelacy of the Armenian Church, AMAA, Armenian
Presbyterian Church, Armenian Evangelical Church, Armenian Catholic
Eparchy of USA and Canada, and Armenian student, cultural and youth
organizations. For more information, call Sam at (516) 352-2587, Leo
at (201) 746-0409 or Ara at (973) 759-7518.
APRIL 30, 2008 ¢ `LADIES NIGHT OUT.’ Hosted by the New Jersey
Bergen County ARS Chapter. Dinner with fashions by Hamrah’s (of
Cresskill, N.J.) at Seasons of Washington Township, N.J. Begins at
6:30 p.m. Donation is $65. Reservations must be made by April 21. For
more information, call Nora Hovanesian-Mann at (201) 664-2342.
MAY 2-4, 2008 ¢ ARMENBAR’S 19TH ANNUAL NATIONAL MEETING. The
Armenian Bar Association holds its annual conference in New York with
legal seminars, receptions and a meeting of the Board of
Governors. Featuring keynote luncheon speaker, former U.S. Ambassador
to Armenia John Marshall Evans. Also featuring Armen Harutyunyan, the
Ombudsman from the Republic of Armenia, who will give an update on
life in Armenia following the imposition of a state of emergency and
the death of eight protesters after the election. Lecture panels
consist of legal experts, law professors, politicians and community
leaders. May 2’Welcome reception at the Roosevelt Hotel in New
York. May 3’Meeting at the New York City Bar Association building. For
more information, visit
MAY 3, 2008 ¢ 14TH ANNIVERSARY BENEFIT BANQUET hosted by the
Armenian American Health Professionals Organization will honor two
medical professionals: Dr. John P. Bilezikian, associate chair of the
department of medicine at Columbia University; and Dr. Roger
Ohanesian, director of the Armenian Eye Care Project. Cocktail begins
at 7 p.m., followed by dinner and dancing with the Johnny Roubian
Band. At the Union League Club, 38 East 37th St. in New York. To
purchase tickets (before April 25), call Knarig Katchadurian at (201)
444-0390 or Louiza Puskulian at (516) 248-2955. A portion of the
proceeds will go towards funding the Voskevan Medical Clinic project.
MAY 6, 2008 ¢ MOTHER’S DAY LUNCHEON. Sponsored by the Hovnanian
School PTO. Begins at 11:30 a.m. followed by a performance from the
students. Advance reservations requested; $45 in advance, $55 at the
door. At 817 River Rd. in New Milford, N.J. For information, call
Maggie at (201) 914-9587. The winner of the school’s college tuition
raffle ($8,000) will also be announced at the luncheon. Only a few
tickets ($100) are left. To enter the raffle, call (201) 967-5940 to
pay by phone, or send a check to the Hovnanian School in New Milford.
MAY 23, 2008 ¢ HOMENETMEN DANCE. Begins at 8 p.m. at the Armenian
Center in New York. For more information, call Vartkes Vartanian at
(646) 637-4777, Maro Sarkissian at (347) 406-1720 or Vahram Minassian
at (718) 423-1693. Save the date!
MAY 23, 2008 ¢ APO TOROSYAN showcases paintings from the `Bread
Series’ in Kutztown, Pa. For more information, call (610) 683-6440.
MAY 31, 2008 ¢ 90TH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION. Organized by the
New Jersey `Dro’ Gomideh in commemoration of the 90th anniversary of
the First Republic of Armenia. Performance by the Sayat Nova Dance
Company of Boston; Nersig Ispirian and Salbi Mailyan from LA; the
Akthamar Dance Ensemble of St. Thomas Armenian Church in New Jesey;
the NJ Hamazkayin `Nairi’ Dance Group and Children’s Choir. Begins at
7 p.m. at the Felician College in Lodi, N.J. Tickets are
$25/$35/$50. Save the date! For more information or to make
reservations, contact the ARF office by emailing Arfdro@gmail.com or
call (201) 945-0011, or call Mari Keshishian at (201) 227-9884.
JUNE 14, 2008 ¢ HOVNANIAN SCHOOL ANNUAL DINNER / DANCE. Honoring
the Class of 2008. Sponsored by the Hovnanian School PTO. Details to
follow. Save the date!
SEPT. 13, 2008 ¢ ANCA-ER ANNUAL BANQUET. At the Grand Hyatt Hotel
in New York City. Details to follow. Save the Date! For more
information, email erbanquet@anca.org.
SEPT. 27, 2008 ¢ HOMENETMEN 90TH ANNIVERSARY. Details to
follow. Save the date!
MIDWEST
APRIL 19, 2008 ¢ APO TOROSYAN screens documentary film `Voices’ at
Walsh University in North Canton, Ohio. From 1-4 p.m. Organized by the
Pontian Society. For more information, call (330) 493-0403.
APRIL 24, 2008 ¢ GENOCIDE COMMEMORATION (RACINE). From 11 a.m. to
12 p.m., gathering at the Assembly Parlor (2nd floor) of the Wisconsin
State Capitol in Racine, Wisc. Organized by the ANC of Wisconsin to
thank the State Assembly and State Senate for adopting a resolution
designating April 24 as `Wisconsin Day of Remembrance for the Armenian
Genocide of 1915 to 1923.’ A bus will leave from St. Hagop Armenian
Church in Racine at 8 a.m., making one stop at the Loomis Road park
and ride in Greenfield. Seats ($15) can be reserved by calling Lara
Kazarian at (262) 994-3003 before April 9. At 7 p.m., joint
commemorative service (involving all four Armenian churches in
Southeastern Wisconsin) at St. John the Baptist Armenian Church, 7825
W. Layton Ave., in Greenfield. For more information, contact Zohrab
Khaligian by calling (262) 697-0543 or emailing khaligian@netzero.net.
APRIL 24, 26 & 27, 2008 ¢ GENOCIDE COMMEMORATION
(CHICAGO). Organized by the ANC of Illinois. Thurs., April
24’Demonstration in front of the Turkish Consulate, 360 N. Michigan
Ave. (corner of Michigan and Wacker) in Chicago. From 11 a.m. to 1
p.m. Shuttle buses will leave from the Armenian Community Center in
Glenview at 10 a.m. Sat., April 26’Commemorative program with guest
speakers Congressman Daniel Lipinski (Ill.-3), State Representative
John A. Fritchey (Ill.-11) and Henry D. Astarjian, M.D. Begins at 7:30
p.m. at Shahnasarian Hall, 1701 N. Greenwood Rd. in Glenview,
Ill. Sun., April 27’Requiem service, memorial luncheon and program
with guest speaker State Representative Beth Coulson (Ill.-17). At 12
p.m. Memorial blood drive organized by the ARS from 11 a.m. to 3
p.m. at the Armenian All Saints Apostolic Church, 1701 N. Greenwood
Rd. in Glenview. For more information, call (312) 718-0215 or email
ANC_IL@yahoo.com.
AUG. 28-SEPT. 1, 2008 ¢ AYF-YOARF 75th ANNIVERSARY OLYMPICS IN
DETROIT. Limited hotel rooms available. To reserve, call the Hyatt
Regency-Dearborn toll-free at 1-800-233-1234 and ask for the AYF rate
($119/night). For up-to-date information, visit
INTERNATIONAL
MAY 23-OCT. 14, 2008 ¢ ARMENIAN HERITAGE TOURS 2008. Sites include
Yerevan, Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni, Haghbat, Sanahin, Lake Sevan,
Dilijan, Echmiadzin Cathedral, Sardarabad, Tzaghkadzor, Garni, Geghart
and many more. Departing from Washington, D.C. or New York. Tour dates
follow. All include stays at the Marriott Armenia Hotel. May 23-June
5’From $2,530 + tax per person based on double occupancy. July
8-22’From $2,730 + tax per person based on double
occupancy. Sept. 30-Oct. 14’From $2,430 + tax per person based on
double occupancy. Optional excursion to Karabagh (3 days, 2 nights)
for $300. For more information, contact Maro Asatoorian by calling
(301) 340-1011; emailing asatoorian@msn.com or visiting
SUMMER 2008 ¢ ARS, INC. Mediterranean Cruise. The Armenian Relief
Society, Inc. hosts a Mediterranean cruise leaving from Barcelona,
Spain, and sailing to France, Italy, Greece and Croatia during the
summer of 2008. The 12-night cruise will be aboard one of the world’s
top-ranked ships, the Celebrity Cruiseline’s `Summit.’ For more
information about this once-in-a-lifetime cruise, the following
contacts are available: Those residing in the ARS Eastern USA region
east of the Mississippi River should call Helen Darakdjian at (248)
302-1660. Those residing in the ARS Western USA region west of the
Mississippi River should call Knar Avedissian at (818) 425-9493 or
(818) 246-1383. For reservations, contact Travel Group International
by calling (561) 447-0750; emailing ARScruise@ travelgroup int.com; or
writing to 125 SE Mizner Blvd., Suite 14, Boca Raton, FL 33432.
SEPT. 18-OCT. 2, 2009 ¢ RENEWAL OF FAITH PILGRIMAGE TO ARMENIA. On
the occasion of the Blessing of Holy Chrism (Muron) and the 17th
anniversary of Armenian independence. Trip highlights include the
Blessing of the Holy Chrism; a private audience with Catholicos
Karekin II; a private tour of Holy Etchmiadzin; tours of historic
churches and monasteries; a Karabakh excursion; Vesper services; and a
faith renewal seminar. Organized by the Western Diocese of the
Armenian Church, H.E. Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate. For more
information, call the Diocesan office at (818) 558-7474 or email
renewfaith2008@gmail.com.
JAN. 11-18, 2009 ¢ ARMENIAN HERITAGE CRUISE XII. Sails from
Ft. Lauderdale to Western Caribbean new ports of Conzumel, Mexico;
Roatan, Honduras; Belize, Central America; and Grand Cayman
Island. Prices from $749. For information, call TravelGroup
International at 1-866-447-0750. On the Eastcoast, call Antranik
Boudakian at (718) 575-0142 or visit www.armenianheritage
cruise.com. Over 800 guests have already registered.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress