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ARMENIANS OF BAYSIDE GATHER FOR ANNUAL FESTIVAL
By Jason D. Antos
Western Queens Gazette
Sept 14 2011
NY
Hundreds attended the Oceania Street Festival.
Photos Jason D. Antos The Armenian Church of the Holy Martyrs
at Oceania Street and the Horace Harding Expressway in Bayside,
celebrated its annual Oceania Street Festival in observation of the
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on September 10.
Hundreds of people, mostly of Armenian descent, feasted on Middle
Eastern food that included chicken kebabs, salads, a variety of pita
breads, baklava, coffee, imported teas, wine and beer.
A band provided musical entertainment with ethnic dance performances
and modern musical selections.
Children~Rs rides, games and festival foods were located at the
far end of Oceania Street. Youngsters enjoyed slides, a rock wall,
a bouncy house, cotton candy, ice cream and a ring toss.
Dozens of vendors sold Armenian themed novelties and gifts, including
books, music, movies and jewelry.
Admission to the festival was free and, unlike last year~Rs downpour,
festivalgoers were thankful that the weather held out.
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By Jason D. Antos
Western Queens Gazette
Sept 14 2011
NY
Hundreds attended the Oceania Street Festival.
Photos Jason D. Antos The Armenian Church of the Holy Martyrs
at Oceania Street and the Horace Harding Expressway in Bayside,
celebrated its annual Oceania Street Festival in observation of the
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on September 10.
Hundreds of people, mostly of Armenian descent, feasted on Middle
Eastern food that included chicken kebabs, salads, a variety of pita
breads, baklava, coffee, imported teas, wine and beer.
A band provided musical entertainment with ethnic dance performances
and modern musical selections.
Children~Rs rides, games and festival foods were located at the
far end of Oceania Street. Youngsters enjoyed slides, a rock wall,
a bouncy house, cotton candy, ice cream and a ring toss.
Dozens of vendors sold Armenian themed novelties and gifts, including
books, music, movies and jewelry.
Admission to the festival was free and, unlike last year~Rs downpour,
festivalgoers were thankful that the weather held out.
http://www.qgazette.com/news/2011-09-14/Front_Page/Armenians_Of_Bayside_Gather_For_Annual_Festival.ht ml