PRESS RELEASE
Haigazian University
>From Mira Yardemian
Public Relations Director
Mexique Street, Kantari, Beirut
P.O.Box. 11-1748
Riad El Solh 1107 2090
Tel: 01-353010/1/2
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Students Step into a Rich Cultural Week just before Final Exams
Beirut, 20/06/2008- A week prior to the final examinations, Haigazian
University students performed a series of cultural activities, from a
stage dance performance, to a painting exhibition, to a classical music
audition, thus proving once again that art is the remedy of the mind
soul and body.
The week started with a stage dance performance, entitled ”Steps”.
Students offered a unique medley of traditional and modern dances, such
as, salsa, Rumba, samba, tango, waltz, jazz, hip-hop, oriental dance,
dabke and Armenian folk dance. ”Falming Hearts! That is what you will
find on stage tonight! Students who committed their time and energy into
a passion”, said Peggy Bedoyan, Students Resources Coordinator.
The 4th annual student art exhibition opened with thirteen students
displaying around thirty oil paintings. This year’s subjects and styles
of painting were music, still life and abstract. People playing musical
instruments were very impressive, as well as the fruit and vegetables
presented in the still life paintings. Students’ Art Advisor, Raffi
Yedalian, appreciated the new artworks, and the noticeable advancement
of the students, year after year. Artist Rosevart Sisserian was
acknowledged on the opening day.
The Classical Music Club, under the supervision of Registrar Roubina
Artinian, performed a rich mix of chamber music pieces, of world
renowned composers such as, Chopin, Handel, Amirkhanian, Bach, Debussy
and Khatchadourian. Most of the performers are students in the National
Lebanese Conservatory, pursuing a dual degree in Music.
After last May’s political turmoil in Beirut, and right before their
final examinations, Haigazian University students once again expressed
of their will and determination towards accomplishment, positive
thinking and art appreciation.