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ARS CELEBRATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY IN AKHALTSKHA
by Asbarez
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010
AKHTALTSKHA, Georgia-The Armenian Relief Society celebrated its
100th anniversary in Javakhk on Sunday with an event marking the
organization's century of service at the Cultural House of Akhaltskha.
The event was opened with the Lord's Prayer by Father Tigran Mkhitarian
of the Akhaltskha church. The flags of Armenia, Georgia and the
ARS were carried into the hall - accompanied by the Hymns - in the
presence of officials representing the Samtskhe-Javakheti governor,
the City Hall of Akhaltskha, principals of schools, ARS members from
various regions as well as reporters.
ARS of Georgia Chairperson, Karine Tadevosian greeted guests and
the audience expressing good wishes for a prosperous New Year and a
merry Christmas. She started her address by congratulating everyone
for the ARS Centennial then gave a concise accounting of the 100-year
accomplishments of the organization and its future plans.
The Chairperson also expressed her best wishes upon the fourth
anniversary of the Akhaltskha Armenian Youth Center and honored two
veteran members of ARS-Georgia, Ophelia Keyan of Akhaltsekha and Emma
Antonian of Ninotzminda, with citations of meritorious service.
The Akhaltskha Armenian Youth Center "Gohanamq" song and dance ensemble
entertained the festive and appreciative audience, meriting its
enthusiastic applause. Between performances, the masters of ceremonies
described the meaningful and constructive work of the ARS in Javakhk,
as well as abroad. Until the start of the concert, an exhibit of
the handywork of the Youth Center's "Expert Hands" youth group was
organized in the reception hall of the Akhaltsekha Cultural Center.
The Youth Center director, Veronica Hambarian gave a brief report
on the creation of the Center and the groups of youngsters actively
involved in its programs. She concluded by thanking ARS-Georgia for
organizing and promoting the event.
Well acquainted with and appreciative of ARS activities and its close
cooperation with the Armenian Apostolic Church, The Rev. Father
Manouk, representing the Georgian-Armenian Diocese, congratulated
the ARS members on the Centenary and the continuous efforts towards
perpetuating Armenian identity in the region. Members of the audience
had words of appreciation for the accomplishments of the Center and
its director and instructors as well.
From: A. Papazian
by Asbarez
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010
AKHTALTSKHA, Georgia-The Armenian Relief Society celebrated its
100th anniversary in Javakhk on Sunday with an event marking the
organization's century of service at the Cultural House of Akhaltskha.
The event was opened with the Lord's Prayer by Father Tigran Mkhitarian
of the Akhaltskha church. The flags of Armenia, Georgia and the
ARS were carried into the hall - accompanied by the Hymns - in the
presence of officials representing the Samtskhe-Javakheti governor,
the City Hall of Akhaltskha, principals of schools, ARS members from
various regions as well as reporters.
ARS of Georgia Chairperson, Karine Tadevosian greeted guests and
the audience expressing good wishes for a prosperous New Year and a
merry Christmas. She started her address by congratulating everyone
for the ARS Centennial then gave a concise accounting of the 100-year
accomplishments of the organization and its future plans.
The Chairperson also expressed her best wishes upon the fourth
anniversary of the Akhaltskha Armenian Youth Center and honored two
veteran members of ARS-Georgia, Ophelia Keyan of Akhaltsekha and Emma
Antonian of Ninotzminda, with citations of meritorious service.
The Akhaltskha Armenian Youth Center "Gohanamq" song and dance ensemble
entertained the festive and appreciative audience, meriting its
enthusiastic applause. Between performances, the masters of ceremonies
described the meaningful and constructive work of the ARS in Javakhk,
as well as abroad. Until the start of the concert, an exhibit of
the handywork of the Youth Center's "Expert Hands" youth group was
organized in the reception hall of the Akhaltsekha Cultural Center.
The Youth Center director, Veronica Hambarian gave a brief report
on the creation of the Center and the groups of youngsters actively
involved in its programs. She concluded by thanking ARS-Georgia for
organizing and promoting the event.
Well acquainted with and appreciative of ARS activities and its close
cooperation with the Armenian Apostolic Church, The Rev. Father
Manouk, representing the Georgian-Armenian Diocese, congratulated
the ARS members on the Centenary and the continuous efforts towards
perpetuating Armenian identity in the region. Members of the audience
had words of appreciation for the accomplishments of the Center and
its director and instructors as well.
From: A. Papazian