The Armenian Council in Hasaka marked the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide with a ceremony at the Holy Family Church. The event included artistic and theatrical performances portraying the suffering of the massacre. During the commemoration, attendees affirmed their commitment to the rights of the one and a half million martyrs and pledged to continue the struggle until all rights are restored.
On the occasion of the 111th anniversary of the Armenian massacres, the Armenian Council in Hasaka organized an official memorial ceremony for the victims of the genocide at the Holy Family Church, located next to Issam Bagdi Hospital.
Members of the Armenian Council and figures from the local community attended the ceremony, which began with a minute of silence in honor of the souls of the victims who perished in these massacres.
A speech was delivered by Imad Tetryan, Secretary-General of the Armenian Union Party:
“We are the grandchildren of the survivors of the genocide. We came today to remember our martyrs and ancestors. We will continue to carry their memory as a trust around our necks and pass it on to our children and grandchildren so that our rights are not lost over time. Whoever does not demand their rights is killed by forgetfulness, and we are a people who never abandon our rights.”
He continued:
“Today we stand here together to remember one and a half million martyrs, and to recall the sacrifices of mothers whose dignity was violated. We remember the blood of our ancestors who were subjected to the most horrific methods of killing during the forced ‘death marches.’”
He added: “One and a half million martyrs is not just a number, but a living cause. We will remain committed to the legacy of our ancestors until all legitimate rights of the Armenian people are restored.”
The memorial also included a rich cultural and artistic program, beginning with a video presentation prepared by Sandra Kasbian, which addressed the widespread violations suffered by the Armenian people during the historical massacres.
The Armenian Cultural House troupe also presented a candle dance performance expressing both sorrow and hope.
Later, Sevan, Fana, and Ardziv recited a joint poem emphasizing the values of struggle and the Armenian people’s legitimate right to live in peace on their land.
The event concluded with a theatrical performance by the Armenian Cultural House about “Armenino Hi,” presented as a model of the strength of Armenian women and their sacrifices for their national cause.
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