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Hayastan All-Armenian Fund
Governmental Buiding 3, Yerevan, RA
Contact: Hasmik Grigoryan
Tel: +(3741) 56 01 06 ext. 105
Fax: +(3741) 52 15 05
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.himnadram.org/
28 May, 2012
Hayastan All-Armenian Fund opens renovated Shushi Cultural Center
Yerevan, May 26, 2012 - On May 26, the delegation of the Hayastan
All-Armenian Fund, led by executive director Ara Vardanyan, officiated the
opening of a large, newly rebuilt section of the Shushi Cultural Center. The
extensive renovation project, the first leg of a two-phase initiative, was
made possible by the financial support of the fund's Toronto affiliate.
The opening ceremony was attended by Narine Aghabalyan, Artsakh's minister
of Culture and Youth Affairs; Kajik Khachatryan, head of the Shushi
Administration; various local officials; guests; and numerous Shushi
residents.
The cutting of the red ribbon was performed by Mkrtich Mkrtichian, chairman
of the fund's Toronto affiliate; Ara Boyajian of the fund's Board of
Trustees; Minister Aghabalyan; and Ohan Ohannessian, one of the benefactors
of the renovation project.
The rebuilt section of the Shushi Cultural Center will house the Mkrtich
Khandamiryan State Theater as well as a puppet theater named after
world-renowned filmmaker Atom Egoyan, one of the sponsors of the renovation
project and a longtime supporter of the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund. The
rebuilt section will also be home to the Varanda Youth Choir and a smaller
theater, and include classrooms for painting, ballet, instrumental folk
music, and embroidery.
"While Artsakh's strength rests in its mountains, the strength of its people
rests in its culture," said Mkrtich Mkrtichian in his address, stressing the
role of a dynamic artistic environment in the revitalization of Shushi's
venerable cultural traditions.
Commenting on the significance of the refurbished Shushi Cultural Center,
Ara Boyajian said in his speech, "Here is one more triumph that was achieved
through our united efforts, of which I am so very proud. Projects of this
caliber, complemented by our faith in Shushi, will enable it to regain its
former glory. Our only wish is that you continue to live in this precious
land and help make it thrive."
The second phase of the Shushi Cultural Center renovation project will
include the refurbishment of a 450-seat events hall and new landscaping
throughout the grounds. This leg of the initiative, slated to be completed
within the next few months, is being implemented with the financial support
of the government of Artsakh.
Following the opening ceremony, the fund's delegation visited the Khachatur
Abovyan School, which is currently undergoing a complete makeover. The
project, made possible by funds raised at the 2011 Moscow Gala and
additional support from the government of Artsakh, is nearing completion.
Also to open soon are the school's two fully furnished computer rooms, which
were established through individual donations to Armenia Fund USA, the
Hayastan All-Armenian Fund's Eastern U.S. affiliate.
Subsequently, accompanied by Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan, primate of the
Artsakh Diocese, the delegation visited the Ghazanchetsots Cathedral as well
as the Mariamyan Girls' School, which was recently refurbished through the
efforts of the government of Artsakh.
Hayastan All-Armenian Fund
Governmental Buiding 3, Yerevan, RA
Contact: Hasmik Grigoryan
Tel: +(3741) 56 01 06 ext. 105
Fax: +(3741) 52 15 05
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.himnadram.org/
28 May, 2012
Hayastan All-Armenian Fund opens renovated Shushi Cultural Center
Yerevan, May 26, 2012 - On May 26, the delegation of the Hayastan
All-Armenian Fund, led by executive director Ara Vardanyan, officiated the
opening of a large, newly rebuilt section of the Shushi Cultural Center. The
extensive renovation project, the first leg of a two-phase initiative, was
made possible by the financial support of the fund's Toronto affiliate.
The opening ceremony was attended by Narine Aghabalyan, Artsakh's minister
of Culture and Youth Affairs; Kajik Khachatryan, head of the Shushi
Administration; various local officials; guests; and numerous Shushi
residents.
The cutting of the red ribbon was performed by Mkrtich Mkrtichian, chairman
of the fund's Toronto affiliate; Ara Boyajian of the fund's Board of
Trustees; Minister Aghabalyan; and Ohan Ohannessian, one of the benefactors
of the renovation project.
The rebuilt section of the Shushi Cultural Center will house the Mkrtich
Khandamiryan State Theater as well as a puppet theater named after
world-renowned filmmaker Atom Egoyan, one of the sponsors of the renovation
project and a longtime supporter of the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund. The
rebuilt section will also be home to the Varanda Youth Choir and a smaller
theater, and include classrooms for painting, ballet, instrumental folk
music, and embroidery.
"While Artsakh's strength rests in its mountains, the strength of its people
rests in its culture," said Mkrtich Mkrtichian in his address, stressing the
role of a dynamic artistic environment in the revitalization of Shushi's
venerable cultural traditions.
Commenting on the significance of the refurbished Shushi Cultural Center,
Ara Boyajian said in his speech, "Here is one more triumph that was achieved
through our united efforts, of which I am so very proud. Projects of this
caliber, complemented by our faith in Shushi, will enable it to regain its
former glory. Our only wish is that you continue to live in this precious
land and help make it thrive."
The second phase of the Shushi Cultural Center renovation project will
include the refurbishment of a 450-seat events hall and new landscaping
throughout the grounds. This leg of the initiative, slated to be completed
within the next few months, is being implemented with the financial support
of the government of Artsakh.
Following the opening ceremony, the fund's delegation visited the Khachatur
Abovyan School, which is currently undergoing a complete makeover. The
project, made possible by funds raised at the 2011 Moscow Gala and
additional support from the government of Artsakh, is nearing completion.
Also to open soon are the school's two fully furnished computer rooms, which
were established through individual donations to Armenia Fund USA, the
Hayastan All-Armenian Fund's Eastern U.S. affiliate.
Subsequently, accompanied by Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan, primate of the
Artsakh Diocese, the delegation visited the Ghazanchetsots Cathedral as well
as the Mariamyan Girls' School, which was recently refurbished through the
efforts of the government of Artsakh.