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ALIK" DAILY NEWSPAPER: MIRROR OF IRANIAN-ARMENIANS FOR 80 YEARS
AZG
25-08-2011
On August 23, a grand celebration of Tehran's "Alik" daily newspaper's
80th anniversary was held at the Komitas Chamber Music Hall within the
framework of the Iranian-Armenian Community Days in Armenia program
organized by the RA Ministry of Diaspora.
According to the official site of the Ministry, RA Minister of Diaspora
Hranush Hakobyan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the
Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia Seyed Ali Saghayan, ARF faction
members, current and former editors of "Alik" daily newspaper Derenik
Melikyan, Seda Davtyan and Norayr Elsayan, President of the Writers'
Union of Armenian Levon Ananyan, intellectuals, Iranian-Armenians
and others were attending the solemn ceremony .
Before the event, the gathered viewed an exhibition devoted to "Alik"
newspaper's 80th anniversary through photos and signs.
The host for the evening read RA President Serzh Sargsyan's
congratulatory message in which it was particularly stated:
"I cordially congratulate "Alik" daily newspaper on its 80th
anniversary. Coverage of events related to Armenia, the Diaspora,
Iran and the Iranian-Armenian community and the age of this newspaper
are a reflection of its meaning and virtues. I am certain that the
guarantee of the newspaper's longevity is the cherished idea of
national preservation. Its merit in serving mother Armenia, the
ancient Iranian-Armenian community and Iran is unquestionable.
The newspaper sheds light on and shapes the history of
Iranian-Armenians and the Armenia-Diaspora partnership. "Alik"
is one of the heralds of Armenia's policy on preservation of the
national identity.
Highly appreciating the newspaper's role and significance in the
assurance of the Diaspora's collectiveness and national preservation,
I once again congratulate "Alik" on its 80th anniversary and wish
success and longevity."
The president's speech was followed by a welcoming speech by
RA Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan. The latter thanked the
Iranian-Armenian community for preserving the Armenian identity and
said that the community is of great significance for the development
of Armenia-Diaspora partnership with its cultural and educational
structures.
" "Alik" newspaper has its special place and role in all this. For 80
years, it has been the favorite newspaper for our fellow Armenians. If
it weren't for the love and demand, "Alik" definitely wouldn't have
existed. It not only represents a source of information, but also
national preservation, culture, chronology and history," Hranush
Hakobyan mentioned.
Hranush Hakobyan congratulated all of "Alik" daily newspaper's
journalists, editorial staffs and sponsors, as well as those who
created the newspaper.
Head of "Alik" daily newspaper Albert Atchemian received a certificate
of the RA Ministry of Diaspora, and the newspaper's editor Derenik
Melikian received the "William Saroyan" Medal of the RA Ministry
of Diaspora. Derenik Melikian also received the "Hakob Meghapart"
Medal by Director of the National Library of Armenia, Tigran Zargaryan.
Among speakers were President of the Writers' Union of Armenia Levon
Ananyan, former editors of "Alik" daily newspaper Norayr Elsaian
and Seda Davtian, Dean of the YSU Faculty of Journalism Naghash
Martirosyan, Dean of the YSU Faculty of History Edik Minasyan and
Vice-President of the Union of Journalists of Armenia Grigor Janikyan.
The speakers shared their memories and stated that "Alik" daily
newspaper has educated generations and has been able to keep national
awareness alive for years.
Editor of "Alik" daily newspaper Derenik Melikian delivered a
closing speech. He expressed gratitude to RA Minister of Diaspora
Hranush Hakobyan for holding an event devoted to the newspaper's 80th
anniversary in Yerevan and handed her a letter of gratitude. Derenik
Melikian considered the newspaper's 80th anniversary the realization
of their dreams.
"For 60 years, "Alik" daily newspaper has been publishing and living
with the dreams of reinstating Armenia's independence. We witnessed
that 20 years ago, and the last 20 years can be considered the
realization of the functioning of the state and statehood. "Alik"
is also binding. It is the only Armenian daily newspaper in the
Iranian-Armenian community that presents its readers with not only
meaningful articles on the Iranian-Armenian community, but all
Armenians as well," Derenik Melikian mentioned.
AZG
25-08-2011
On August 23, a grand celebration of Tehran's "Alik" daily newspaper's
80th anniversary was held at the Komitas Chamber Music Hall within the
framework of the Iranian-Armenian Community Days in Armenia program
organized by the RA Ministry of Diaspora.
According to the official site of the Ministry, RA Minister of Diaspora
Hranush Hakobyan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the
Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia Seyed Ali Saghayan, ARF faction
members, current and former editors of "Alik" daily newspaper Derenik
Melikyan, Seda Davtyan and Norayr Elsayan, President of the Writers'
Union of Armenian Levon Ananyan, intellectuals, Iranian-Armenians
and others were attending the solemn ceremony .
Before the event, the gathered viewed an exhibition devoted to "Alik"
newspaper's 80th anniversary through photos and signs.
The host for the evening read RA President Serzh Sargsyan's
congratulatory message in which it was particularly stated:
"I cordially congratulate "Alik" daily newspaper on its 80th
anniversary. Coverage of events related to Armenia, the Diaspora,
Iran and the Iranian-Armenian community and the age of this newspaper
are a reflection of its meaning and virtues. I am certain that the
guarantee of the newspaper's longevity is the cherished idea of
national preservation. Its merit in serving mother Armenia, the
ancient Iranian-Armenian community and Iran is unquestionable.
The newspaper sheds light on and shapes the history of
Iranian-Armenians and the Armenia-Diaspora partnership. "Alik"
is one of the heralds of Armenia's policy on preservation of the
national identity.
Highly appreciating the newspaper's role and significance in the
assurance of the Diaspora's collectiveness and national preservation,
I once again congratulate "Alik" on its 80th anniversary and wish
success and longevity."
The president's speech was followed by a welcoming speech by
RA Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan. The latter thanked the
Iranian-Armenian community for preserving the Armenian identity and
said that the community is of great significance for the development
of Armenia-Diaspora partnership with its cultural and educational
structures.
" "Alik" newspaper has its special place and role in all this. For 80
years, it has been the favorite newspaper for our fellow Armenians. If
it weren't for the love and demand, "Alik" definitely wouldn't have
existed. It not only represents a source of information, but also
national preservation, culture, chronology and history," Hranush
Hakobyan mentioned.
Hranush Hakobyan congratulated all of "Alik" daily newspaper's
journalists, editorial staffs and sponsors, as well as those who
created the newspaper.
Head of "Alik" daily newspaper Albert Atchemian received a certificate
of the RA Ministry of Diaspora, and the newspaper's editor Derenik
Melikian received the "William Saroyan" Medal of the RA Ministry
of Diaspora. Derenik Melikian also received the "Hakob Meghapart"
Medal by Director of the National Library of Armenia, Tigran Zargaryan.
Among speakers were President of the Writers' Union of Armenia Levon
Ananyan, former editors of "Alik" daily newspaper Norayr Elsaian
and Seda Davtian, Dean of the YSU Faculty of Journalism Naghash
Martirosyan, Dean of the YSU Faculty of History Edik Minasyan and
Vice-President of the Union of Journalists of Armenia Grigor Janikyan.
The speakers shared their memories and stated that "Alik" daily
newspaper has educated generations and has been able to keep national
awareness alive for years.
Editor of "Alik" daily newspaper Derenik Melikian delivered a
closing speech. He expressed gratitude to RA Minister of Diaspora
Hranush Hakobyan for holding an event devoted to the newspaper's 80th
anniversary in Yerevan and handed her a letter of gratitude. Derenik
Melikian considered the newspaper's 80th anniversary the realization
of their dreams.
"For 60 years, "Alik" daily newspaper has been publishing and living
with the dreams of reinstating Armenia's independence. We witnessed
that 20 years ago, and the last 20 years can be considered the
realization of the functioning of the state and statehood. "Alik"
is also binding. It is the only Armenian daily newspaper in the
Iranian-Armenian community that presents its readers with not only
meaningful articles on the Iranian-Armenian community, but all
Armenians as well," Derenik Melikian mentioned.