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ANCA-Hollywood to Host `Armenian Cultural Show: Revival Through Art'
armradio.am
14.04.2012 11:38
The Armenian National Committee of America, Hollywood Chapter will
host an Armenian Cultural Show in commemoration of the Armenian
Genocide on the evening of Friday, April 20th. The show will be held
at the Armenian Youth Center in Los Angeles.
April 24 marks the dark day Armenian intellectuals and artists were
killed. The evening will remember these artists and thinkers and bring
their art to life again. Again and again, the show's message will be
the revival of the Armenian People through art and creativity that
persists to this day.
`We have not forgotten the spirit and talent of our people, which live
on today through our youth, who are constantly generating new
inspiring artwork,' said ANCA-Hollywood Executive Board Member
Tsovinar Karapetyan. "True, the memory of the Armenian Genocide
continues to live in us and makes up a part of our identities, but our
identity as Armenians should not be limited to this memory. We have a
rich culture and produce great art, poetry, and music that speaks
strongly of this Genocide and we should always remember this,' she
added.
The evening will begin with Armenian-American composer Eric V.
Hachikian, who will speak about his cultural and professional journey
in music and the inspiration his heritage lends him in producing such
art.
In addition to composing, Hachikian has produced and directed the film
Voyage to Amasia, which tells the story of his grandmother's exile
from her village `Amasia' during the Armenian Genocide and his return
to that village, now in modern-day Turkey, nearly a century later.
Following Hachikian's presentation, a group of young, talented
students will perform the mmortal works of Komitas, Shiraz, and Paruyr
Sevak.
On display throughout the evening will be an "art showcase," arranged
as a timeline of the works of Armenian writers, artists, and
intellectuals who died during the Genocide or survived to see its
consequences. The works of today's Armenian youth will also be showcased.
`It will be a great opportunity for the entire community to come
together and witness the unique Armenian talent living here in Los
Angeles,' said ANCA-Hollywood Chair Paul Seradarian.
armradio.am
14.04.2012 11:38
The Armenian National Committee of America, Hollywood Chapter will
host an Armenian Cultural Show in commemoration of the Armenian
Genocide on the evening of Friday, April 20th. The show will be held
at the Armenian Youth Center in Los Angeles.
April 24 marks the dark day Armenian intellectuals and artists were
killed. The evening will remember these artists and thinkers and bring
their art to life again. Again and again, the show's message will be
the revival of the Armenian People through art and creativity that
persists to this day.
`We have not forgotten the spirit and talent of our people, which live
on today through our youth, who are constantly generating new
inspiring artwork,' said ANCA-Hollywood Executive Board Member
Tsovinar Karapetyan. "True, the memory of the Armenian Genocide
continues to live in us and makes up a part of our identities, but our
identity as Armenians should not be limited to this memory. We have a
rich culture and produce great art, poetry, and music that speaks
strongly of this Genocide and we should always remember this,' she
added.
The evening will begin with Armenian-American composer Eric V.
Hachikian, who will speak about his cultural and professional journey
in music and the inspiration his heritage lends him in producing such
art.
In addition to composing, Hachikian has produced and directed the film
Voyage to Amasia, which tells the story of his grandmother's exile
from her village `Amasia' during the Armenian Genocide and his return
to that village, now in modern-day Turkey, nearly a century later.
Following Hachikian's presentation, a group of young, talented
students will perform the mmortal works of Komitas, Shiraz, and Paruyr
Sevak.
On display throughout the evening will be an "art showcase," arranged
as a timeline of the works of Armenian writers, artists, and
intellectuals who died during the Genocide or survived to see its
consequences. The works of today's Armenian youth will also be showcased.
`It will be a great opportunity for the entire community to come
together and witness the unique Armenian talent living here in Los
Angeles,' said ANCA-Hollywood Chair Paul Seradarian.