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    SINGAPORE ARMENIAN HERITAGE: 175TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

    http://www.reuters.com/article/press Release/idUS181885+15-Sep-2009+BW20090915
    Reuters
    Sept 15 2009
    UK

    --Largest gathering of Armenians and their friends in Singapore
    modern history--

    --Extraordinary events planned in Singapore for the week of October
    4, 2010--

    SINGAPORE--(Business Wire)--The Singapore Armenian Heritage Committee
    today announced plans for a series of extraordinary events to be held
    in Singapore during the week of October 4, 2010.

    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."

    The Celebration seeks to build and strengthen the local Armenian
    community and its contributions to Singapore through a series of
    ongoing cultural and economic development activities. Significant
    Armenian contributions to Singapore include: the first Christian
    Church, St. Gregory; the renowned Raffles Hotel; the National Flower,
    Vanda Miss Joaquim; 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.

    Singapore`s Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew`s visit to the Republic
    of Armenia from 17-19 September 2009, where he will meet with His
    Holiness Karekin II Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians,
    Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan
    and members of the National Competitive Foundation of Armenia, is a
    historic step in strengthening Singapore-Armenian relations.

    Those interested in learning more about, or participating in, the
    events should contact [email protected]. Information on
    the history of the Armenian Church and the Armenian community
    in Singapore can be found at www.armeniansinasia.org. A
    panoramic video tour of the Church can be viewed at
    www.singaporevr.com/vrs/ArmenianChurch/Armenian ChurchInside.html.

    Over the next several months, there will be announcements of additional
    Co-chairs who share the common passion to rebuild the strength of
    the Armenian community in Singapore, as well as announcements of
    additional events.

    Singapore Armenian Heritage Committee Pierre Hennes, +65.6334.0141
    [email protected]
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