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Lowell Sun, Masssachussettes
April 11 2005
Events slated to remember 90th anniversary of Armenian Genocide
The Lowell Sun
LOWELL -- The Patrick J. Mogan Cultural Center will host dozens of
events this spring and summer to commemorate the 90th anniversary of
the Armenian Genocide. From 1915 to 1923, 1.5 million Armenians were
killed at the hands of the Turkish government and thousands more were
displaced., The commemoration began April 3 with an opening-day
reception at the cultural center, 40 French St.
Other events are:
* Thursday, April 14, 7 p.m., Mogan Center: Public forum on the
genocide moderated by Levon Chorbajian of UMass
Lowell. The forum includes Henry Therault of Worcester State College
on `Status of the Armenians in the Eyes of the Perpetrator,' and
Dikran Kaligian of Westfield State College on `Reversing Historical
Revisionism and Denial in the Mass Media.'
* Sunday, April 17, 3 p.m., North Andover High School: Memorial
Service by area Armenian churches. Local survivors to be honored.
* Wednesday, April 20: Capitol Hill observance and visit to
congressional offices in Washington, D.C. Contact Joe Dagdigan for
details at 978-772-9417.
* Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m.: Annual procession and raising of the
Armenian flag at Lowell City Hall. Procession starts at the corner of
John and Merrimack streets. Reception to follow at the Mogan Center.
* Sunday, April 24: New York City Times Square Armenian genocide
observance and memorial service at St. Patrick Cathedral. Contact the
local Armenian Church for details.
* Saturday and Sunday, May 14 and 15, 1:30 to 3 p.m.: Walking tour,
`This Was Our Neighborhood,' conducted by Alan Manoian of the Nashua
Conservation Commission. Starts at historic St. Vartanantz Armenian
Church, 60 Lawrence St.
* Tuesday, May 17, 7 p.m.: Fellowship evening, men's clubs from area
Armenian churches. Buffet dinner at the Mogan Center. Lecture by
Mehmed Ali on `The Other Side of Genocide -- The Turkish Community of
Lowell.'
* Thursday, May 19, 7 p.m., Mogan Center: Public Forum, `Issues in
Comparative Genocide,' moderated by Levon Chorbajian. Featured
lectures are Henry Theriault on `Comparing Genocide Denials'; George
Chigas of UMass Lowell on `Is There an Effective Response to the
Genocide? The example of Cambodia'; and Adam Strom on `Why Teach
about Genocide.'
Additionally, the Mogan Center is showcasing paintings by Chelmsford
artist Danial Varoujan Nejinian; historical photos from Project SAVE
and photos of local genocide survivors contributed by Alan Manoian;
and documents, artifacts and photos from the Armenian Library and
Museum in Watertown.
The exhibit is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays
through Fridays, Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 10
a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.
For more information, call Aram Jeknavorian at 603-883-0535.
April 11 2005
Events slated to remember 90th anniversary of Armenian Genocide
The Lowell Sun
LOWELL -- The Patrick J. Mogan Cultural Center will host dozens of
events this spring and summer to commemorate the 90th anniversary of
the Armenian Genocide. From 1915 to 1923, 1.5 million Armenians were
killed at the hands of the Turkish government and thousands more were
displaced., The commemoration began April 3 with an opening-day
reception at the cultural center, 40 French St.
Other events are:
* Thursday, April 14, 7 p.m., Mogan Center: Public forum on the
genocide moderated by Levon Chorbajian of UMass
Lowell. The forum includes Henry Therault of Worcester State College
on `Status of the Armenians in the Eyes of the Perpetrator,' and
Dikran Kaligian of Westfield State College on `Reversing Historical
Revisionism and Denial in the Mass Media.'
* Sunday, April 17, 3 p.m., North Andover High School: Memorial
Service by area Armenian churches. Local survivors to be honored.
* Wednesday, April 20: Capitol Hill observance and visit to
congressional offices in Washington, D.C. Contact Joe Dagdigan for
details at 978-772-9417.
* Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m.: Annual procession and raising of the
Armenian flag at Lowell City Hall. Procession starts at the corner of
John and Merrimack streets. Reception to follow at the Mogan Center.
* Sunday, April 24: New York City Times Square Armenian genocide
observance and memorial service at St. Patrick Cathedral. Contact the
local Armenian Church for details.
* Saturday and Sunday, May 14 and 15, 1:30 to 3 p.m.: Walking tour,
`This Was Our Neighborhood,' conducted by Alan Manoian of the Nashua
Conservation Commission. Starts at historic St. Vartanantz Armenian
Church, 60 Lawrence St.
* Tuesday, May 17, 7 p.m.: Fellowship evening, men's clubs from area
Armenian churches. Buffet dinner at the Mogan Center. Lecture by
Mehmed Ali on `The Other Side of Genocide -- The Turkish Community of
Lowell.'
* Thursday, May 19, 7 p.m., Mogan Center: Public Forum, `Issues in
Comparative Genocide,' moderated by Levon Chorbajian. Featured
lectures are Henry Theriault on `Comparing Genocide Denials'; George
Chigas of UMass Lowell on `Is There an Effective Response to the
Genocide? The example of Cambodia'; and Adam Strom on `Why Teach
about Genocide.'
Additionally, the Mogan Center is showcasing paintings by Chelmsford
artist Danial Varoujan Nejinian; historical photos from Project SAVE
and photos of local genocide survivors contributed by Alan Manoian;
and documents, artifacts and photos from the Armenian Library and
Museum in Watertown.
The exhibit is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays
through Fridays, Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 10
a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.
For more information, call Aram Jeknavorian at 603-883-0535.