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Third ARS International Cruise a Success
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Posted by Weekly Staff
on August 16, 2012
The Third Armenian Relief Society (ARS) International Cruise took place
from June 30 to July 14 with over 210 voyagers on board, including ARS
members and other Armenian and non-Armenian supporters.
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The ARS Cruise participants at the Gulbenkian Foundation in Lisbon
The cruise dropped anchor at various European ports, beginning with London,
where the local ARS chapter organized a tour of the city and a special
reception. There, voyagers and members of the local Armenian community had
the chance to mingle, renewing or establishing new friendships.
The cruise set sail from the British port of Southampton, visiting the
French coast of Provence, then Italy, including Florence and Rome, and
sailing on to Corsica's port city of Ajaccio and Seville in Spain. The
cruise reached its summit in Lisbon, Portugal, where special tour buses
took everyone to popular and historic sites of the city, followed by a
visit to the Gulbenkian Foundation's Museum. There, the visitors were
welcomed by the assistant curator of the museum's Armenian section. After
being shown a brief documentary film on the life and works of Kalousd
Gulbenkian, the cruise visitors toured the museum, accompanied by the
curator, who not only answered all their questions as they viewed the
exhibits, but expressed his appreciation for the keen interest shown by the
ARS and its membership in the activities of the foundation and its programs.
After Lisbon, and a visit to the city of Vigo, the ship returned and
anchored in Southampton. From there, the voyagers of the Third ARS
International Cruise returned to their respective homes, carrying with them
precious memories of unforgettable days spent in good company, at sea and
ashore.
The ARS makes its presence felt in Lisbon
While at sea, the participants enjoyed four Armenian dances and banquets,
enlivened by the music of Arthur Apgarian and his Band. In addition to the
ARS Day celebration, as a cultural event, the participants had the
opportunity to view a screening of Bared Maronian's film, `Orphans of the
Genocide.'
Many statements and e-mails of appreciation for the cruise keep arriving at
the ARS Central Office. `We had a wonderful time on this cruise and most
certainly we'll take part in the next one,' stated one participant.
`Special thanks to those who organized our visit to the Gulbenkian Museum,
bringing our enjoyment to its culmination,' said another.
`Everything was beautifully organized. This was my first time on an ARS
Cruise; most assuredly it won't be my last one,' said one.
`When is the next one?' asked another. `Please notify me as soon as it is
planned.'
`We are grateful to all those who participated in our Third ARS Cruise,'
stated former ARS Central Executive Board member and organizer of ARS
Cruises, Shakeh Basmajian. `They combined the enjoyable with the beneficial
by participating in this ARS program, knowing full well that the proceeds
will be applied to the humanitarian projects of our Society. In the crisis
situation of our communities, the ARS has a dire need of every penny to
assist our compatriots in various regions in their immediate basic needs
for survival.'
The Gulbenkian Foundation Museum's curator addressing the ARS Cruise
participants
Over the coming months, the ARS will advertise the details of the Fourth
ARS International Cruise. Look for them in upcoming articles.
X-Sender: Asbed Bedrossian
X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.1 -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN
Posted by Weekly Staff
on August 16, 2012
The Third Armenian Relief Society (ARS) International Cruise took place
from June 30 to July 14 with over 210 voyagers on board, including ARS
members and other Armenian and non-Armenian supporters.
[image: PR Cruise 1 300x225 Third ARS International Cruise a Success]
The ARS Cruise participants at the Gulbenkian Foundation in Lisbon
The cruise dropped anchor at various European ports, beginning with London,
where the local ARS chapter organized a tour of the city and a special
reception. There, voyagers and members of the local Armenian community had
the chance to mingle, renewing or establishing new friendships.
The cruise set sail from the British port of Southampton, visiting the
French coast of Provence, then Italy, including Florence and Rome, and
sailing on to Corsica's port city of Ajaccio and Seville in Spain. The
cruise reached its summit in Lisbon, Portugal, where special tour buses
took everyone to popular and historic sites of the city, followed by a
visit to the Gulbenkian Foundation's Museum. There, the visitors were
welcomed by the assistant curator of the museum's Armenian section. After
being shown a brief documentary film on the life and works of Kalousd
Gulbenkian, the cruise visitors toured the museum, accompanied by the
curator, who not only answered all their questions as they viewed the
exhibits, but expressed his appreciation for the keen interest shown by the
ARS and its membership in the activities of the foundation and its programs.
After Lisbon, and a visit to the city of Vigo, the ship returned and
anchored in Southampton. From there, the voyagers of the Third ARS
International Cruise returned to their respective homes, carrying with them
precious memories of unforgettable days spent in good company, at sea and
ashore.
The ARS makes its presence felt in Lisbon
While at sea, the participants enjoyed four Armenian dances and banquets,
enlivened by the music of Arthur Apgarian and his Band. In addition to the
ARS Day celebration, as a cultural event, the participants had the
opportunity to view a screening of Bared Maronian's film, `Orphans of the
Genocide.'
Many statements and e-mails of appreciation for the cruise keep arriving at
the ARS Central Office. `We had a wonderful time on this cruise and most
certainly we'll take part in the next one,' stated one participant.
`Special thanks to those who organized our visit to the Gulbenkian Museum,
bringing our enjoyment to its culmination,' said another.
`Everything was beautifully organized. This was my first time on an ARS
Cruise; most assuredly it won't be my last one,' said one.
`When is the next one?' asked another. `Please notify me as soon as it is
planned.'
`We are grateful to all those who participated in our Third ARS Cruise,'
stated former ARS Central Executive Board member and organizer of ARS
Cruises, Shakeh Basmajian. `They combined the enjoyable with the beneficial
by participating in this ARS program, knowing full well that the proceeds
will be applied to the humanitarian projects of our Society. In the crisis
situation of our communities, the ARS has a dire need of every penny to
assist our compatriots in various regions in their immediate basic needs
for survival.'
The Gulbenkian Foundation Museum's curator addressing the ARS Cruise
participants
Over the coming months, the ARS will advertise the details of the Fourth
ARS International Cruise. Look for them in upcoming articles.