Milwaukee Armenian Fest brings food, culture to life

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI
July 24 2011

Armenian Fest brings food, culture to life

e-mail print July 24, 2011 6:24 p.m.

The celebration has been a Milwaukee tradition since the 1930s. Each
summer Armenian Fest brings its heritage and its fun to those who want
to learn about the culture – and of course, the food – of this
community.

Armenian Fest returns on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the grounds
of St. John the Baptist Armenian Orthodox church, 7825 W. Layton Ave.

Food is a natural focus for this family-centered fest. This year the
menu includes chicken and beef kebabs and more unusual fare: lahmajoun
(served on tortilla dough) and meat sarma-stuffed grape leaves.

A cultural booth will offer books and other materials about Armenian
history and traditions. Live contemporary Armenian music comes
courtesy of the band Karoon.

Armenian Fest admission and parking are free.

– Jackie Loohauis-Bennett

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

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Emil Lazarian

“I should like to see any power of the world destroy this race, this small tribe of unimportant people, whose wars have all been fought and lost, whose structures have crumbled, literature is unread, music is unheard, and prayers are no more answered. Go ahead, destroy Armenia . See if you can do it. Send them into the desert without bread or water. Burn their homes and churches. Then see if they will not laugh, sing and pray again. For when two of them meet anywhere in the world, see if they will not create a New Armenia.” - WS