ARMENIAN PHOTO-JOURNALIST AWARDED
Robert Karapetyan
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03:30 pm | April 08, 2009
Culture
A jubilee evening was given to renowned photo-journalist Harry
Kundakchyan at New York’s Armenian Centre dedicated to. The evening was
organised by the Hamazkayin Armenian Educational and Cultural Society.
The opening ceremony was trusted to prominent writer, playwright and
member of the Writers’ Union of Armenia Hrant Margaryan. He introduced
to the guests the photo-journalist’s family and work background.
Harry Kundakchyan worked for the "Associated Press" for many years
and held the post of chief editor of the Middle East press department
for 40 years.
Harry Kundakchyan also received prizes by "World Press Photo" and
"Managing Editors".
At the end of the ceremony Harry Kundakchyan was awarded a letter of
commendation by the the Hamazkayin Armenian Educational and Cultural
Society.