From: “Federatie Arm. Org. Nederland” <[email protected]>
Subject: Armenian Genocide Commemoration in The Netherlands
Federation of Armenian Organisations in The Netherlands (FAON)
24 April Committee
for the recognition and commemoration of the Armenian Genocide of 1915
Address: Weesperstraat 91
2574 VS The Hague – The Netherlands
Contact: M. Hakhverdian
Tel: +31-704490209
E-mail: [email protected]
Website:
Commemoration of the 91st anniversary of the Armenian Genocide of 1915
organised by the 24 April Committee of the Federation of Armenian
Organisations of The Netherlands (FAON).
Commemoration on 23 April 2006 in Amsterdam
Date: Sunday 23 April 2006
Time: 2 pm
Place: Hofkerk ()
Linnaeushof 94 – 1098 KT Amsterdam
Programme: Khachatour Avetisian¹s Armenian Oratorium performed by the
Dutch choir Sophie’s Voice, other artistic performances
and speeches by, among others, Dutch Senator and former
burgomaster (mayor) of Amsterdam Ed van Thijn,
the winner of education prize 2005 of Centre for
Holocaust and Genocide Studies Dirk Roodzant and on
behalf of Armenian Students¹ Association Gladzor
Lilit Arakelian
Admission: Free
Commemoration on 24 April 2006 in Assen
Date: Monday 24 April 2006
Time: 2 pm
Place: Cemetery “De Boskamp” in Assen ( )
Boskamp 5 – Assen
Programme: Laying of wreaths at the Armenian monument,
Commemorative Ceremony
Recommending Committee:
Prof B. Bichakjian – Professor of French language and Culture, University of
Nijmegen
Drs. H. van Bommel – Dutch MP
Prof. Dr. W. J. van der Dussen – Professor of Cultural History and
Philosophy at Open University Netherlands
L. C. van Dijke – Public affairs VolkerWessels; ex-MP
Mrs. Drs. K.G. Ferrier – Dutch MP
Freek de Jonge – Dutch Comedian
Seth Gaaikema – Dutch Comedian
Mrs. Drs. F. Karimi – Dutch MP
Dr. Th. M. van Lint – Calouste Gulbenkian Professor of Armenian Studies,
University of Oxford
Mr. A. Rouvoet – Dutch MP
Drs. Paul Scheffer – Particular Professor of metropolitan problems,
University of Amsterdam, publicist
Mr. C. van der Staaij – Dutch MP
Drs. E. van Thijn – Dutch senator, former Mayor of Amsterdam
Prof. J. Weitenberg – Professor of Armenology, University of Leiden.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
