COMMUNITY FLOCKS TO ARF DAY CELEBRATION
Monday, January 13th, 2014
A scene from the final performance at ARF Day Celebration
Hundreds turned away due to hall capacity; Organizers pledge a larger
venue for future events
GLENDALE-With a message highlighting the imperative for a national
agenda to collectively elevate the Armenian Nation, a capacity crowd
gathered at the Glendale High School Auditorium to celebrate the
123rd anniversary of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation.
Unfortunately, hundreds of community members had to be turned away
at the entrance because the hall was filled to capacity. Organizers
issued an apology Monday, pledging that a larger venue would be
secured for future such events.
The program featured a keynote speech by ARF Western US Central
Committee chairman Dr. Viken Hovsepian; youth remarks by Armenian Youth
Federation Central Executive member Sanan Shirinian; and welcoming
remarks by Balabek Barsamyan and Palig Demirdjian.
Cultural presentations were made by the AYF Junior choir, the Chamlian
Chorus, Hamazkayin Ani and Nairi dance troupes, Araxia Varteresian,
Harout Pamboukjian and many others.
Asbarez will have complete coverage of the event in upcoming editions.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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