Armenian National Committee of Canada
130 Albert St., Suite 1007
Ottawa, ON KIP 5G4
Tel: 613-235-2622
Fax: 613-238-2622
E-mail: national.office@anc-canada.com

JOIN THE FUN AND CELEBRATE ARMENIA’S INDEPENDENCE
AT THE ANNUAL GRAND FESTIVAL IN MONTREAL ON SEPTEMBER 19, 20 & 21

This year’s 3-day festival features an unprecedented seven orchestras
and musical groups, popular Armenian singers, the Komitas choir, the
Garni dance troupe, a Tam-Tam competition, a magic show, a stand-up
comedian, clowns, face painters, games for children, a chance to buy
goods from Armenia or with an Armenian theme, lots of tasty food, and
a patriotic and fun atmosphere.

The festival’s highlight ceremony starts at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday
September 20. It features a march by the AGBU scouts and students and
the festival’s godfathers and godmothers, followed by a few short
speeches, the raising of flags, and a performance of folkloric
dancing. A large number of dignitaries have accepted our invitation to
attend the ceremony, including: Hon. Jason Kenney (Secretary of State
for Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity, and Parliamentary
Secretary to the Prime Minister), Hon. Stephane Dion (Leader of the
Liberal Party of Canada), Senators, Members of Parliament, Members of
the National Assembly, Mayors, Ambassadors and Consul Generals, and
leaders of other ethnic communities.

Come with something in red, blue or orange, have fun and celebrate the
17th anniversary of the independence of Armenia.