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SINGAPORE ARMENIAN HERITAGE COMMITTEE PLANNING A WEEKLONG FESTIVE EVENTS IN 2010
PanARMENIAN.Net
16.09.2009 01:45 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The Singapore Armenian Heritage Committee on 15th of
September announced plans for a series of extraordinary events to be
held in Singapore during the week of October 4, 2010, Reuters reports.
The Committee expects this celebration to be the largest gathering
of Armenians and their friends in Singapore in modern history. The
weeklong celebration will include a diverse range of cultural,
economic development, and festive events highlighting the Armenian
community and its contributions to Singapore.
The Celebration is open to all who have a positive interest in
strengthening relations with Singapore, Armenia, and the global
Armenian Diaspora.
Internationally recognized Armenian entertainers will perform as part
of the Celebration, which will be attended by local and international
dignitaries. In addition, organizers are reaching out to Armenians
and their friends throughout the world as well as to the Government
of the Republic of Armenia to join the celebration.
The Committee is planning an evening Gala at the Armenian-founded
Raffles Hotel highlighting Armenian contributions to Singapore and
other countries along the Silk Road. Special religious and cultural
events will be held at Singapore`s oldest church, the Armenian Church
of St. Gregory the Illuminator Singapore, to commemorate the Church`s
175th Anniversary.
Committee Chairman Paul B. Kazarian, Chairman and CEO of Japonica
Partners, commented, "This celebration is a wonderful opportunity
for Armenians and their friends around the world to learn from the
extraordinary success stories in Singapore."
Former United States Ambassador to Singapore and Committee Co-Chair,
Frank Lavin, stated, "This is a great opportunity to strengthen the
Armenian community and its ties to Singapore."
Significant Armenian contributions to Singapore include: the first
Christian Church, St. Gregory; the renowned Raffles Hotel; the National
Flower, Va and, the leading national newspaper, the Straits Times.
Haig Didizian, a prominent member of the international Armenian
community, noted "Armenians throughout the world should attend the
celebration and experience the rich culture of both Singapore and its
Armenian community, and to witness firsthand the significance of the
Church in Armenian life."
Professor Tommy Koh, Ambassador-At-Large at the Singapore Ministry
of Foreign Affairs observed, "Strengthening the Armenian community
in Singapore is a great benefit to all," and encourages all to visit
and experience firsthand the wonders of Singapore.
PanARMENIAN.Net
16.09.2009 01:45 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The Singapore Armenian Heritage Committee on 15th of
September announced plans for a series of extraordinary events to be
held in Singapore during the week of October 4, 2010, Reuters reports.
The Committee expects this celebration to be the largest gathering
of Armenians and their friends in Singapore in modern history. The
weeklong celebration will include a diverse range of cultural,
economic development, and festive events highlighting the Armenian
community and its contributions to Singapore.
The Celebration is open to all who have a positive interest in
strengthening relations with Singapore, Armenia, and the global
Armenian Diaspora.
Internationally recognized Armenian entertainers will perform as part
of the Celebration, which will be attended by local and international
dignitaries. In addition, organizers are reaching out to Armenians
and their friends throughout the world as well as to the Government
of the Republic of Armenia to join the celebration.
The Committee is planning an evening Gala at the Armenian-founded
Raffles Hotel highlighting Armenian contributions to Singapore and
other countries along the Silk Road. Special religious and cultural
events will be held at Singapore`s oldest church, the Armenian Church
of St. Gregory the Illuminator Singapore, to commemorate the Church`s
175th Anniversary.
Committee Chairman Paul B. Kazarian, Chairman and CEO of Japonica
Partners, commented, "This celebration is a wonderful opportunity
for Armenians and their friends around the world to learn from the
extraordinary success stories in Singapore."
Former United States Ambassador to Singapore and Committee Co-Chair,
Frank Lavin, stated, "This is a great opportunity to strengthen the
Armenian community and its ties to Singapore."
Significant Armenian contributions to Singapore include: the first
Christian Church, St. Gregory; the renowned Raffles Hotel; the National
Flower, Va and, the leading national newspaper, the Straits Times.
Haig Didizian, a prominent member of the international Armenian
community, noted "Armenians throughout the world should attend the
celebration and experience the rich culture of both Singapore and its
Armenian community, and to witness firsthand the significance of the
Church in Armenian life."
Professor Tommy Koh, Ambassador-At-Large at the Singapore Ministry
of Foreign Affairs observed, "Strengthening the Armenian community
in Singapore is a great benefit to all," and encourages all to visit
and experience firsthand the wonders of Singapore.