"BUENOS AIRES – ARMENIA" FORUM COMMENCED

News.am
14:31 / 08/17/2009

On August 10-11, 2009 a "Buenos Aires – Armenia" forum took place in
the capital of Argentine on the initiative of the Preservation of
Buenos Aires Historic Cultural and Heritage Commission, as well as
Historical Institute and Armenian Cultural Association.

The core issue – was Armenian genocide covered by Dr. Khatchig
Der-Ghukassian. He touched upon the Genocide negation issue by several
states, that pursue their own interests.

Psychologist Rita Kuyumjian analyzed emotional stress of those escaping
the Genocide due to negation of that fact.

Dr. Leandro Despouy, (Argentine Human Rights lawyer) went into the
question of life and activities of Armenians in Latin America.

During the 3-day event, certain activities were dedicated to William
Saroyan – renowned American-Armenian dramatist.

Overall cultural, historical and other crucial issues of Armenian
Diaspora were widely discussed during the event.