MONTH-LONG CELEBRATION OF ARMENIAN CULTURE AT NEW BRITAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY

Noyan Tapan
May 29, 2009

NEW BRITAIN, MAY 29, NOYAN TAPAN – ARMENIANS TODAY. The New Britain
Public Library held a month-long celebration of Armenian culture,
and traditional Armenian folk and fairy tales were presented during
the celebration events.

Amy Litke, head of the children’s department noted that some of the
fairy tales have themes similar to American stories.

The library’s "World of Words" program also includes other
Armenian-themed events. Pat Watson, the library’s assistant head
of adult services noted that within the framework of the program
they each year hold an event dedicated to some country’s culture,
literature and history. They usually select such country which is
the homeland of other nations living in New Britain.

On May 27 Armenian poetry was presented bilingually, in Armenian and
in English, and on May 30 Armenian national music will be featured
and national delicacy will be served.