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TCA Arshag Dickranian Armenian School
1200 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Tel: 323-461-4377
Fax: 323-323-461-4247
Contact: [email protected]
TCA Arshag Dickranian School
Celebrates Armenian Cultural Month
Los Angeles, October 22, 2012 - TCA Arshag Dickranian School held an
assembly on Tuesday October 16th in celebration of the month of October as
the Armenian Cultural Month. Organized by the Armenian Language and
Literature Department, the theme of the event was the Golden Age of
Armenian Literature during the 5th century. This event was one of many
activities scheduled this month to celebrate the Armenian culture.
The event began at 2:45 p.m. after students and guests gathered at the
school's plush Walter & Laurel Karabian Hall where High school Armenian
teacher Mrs. Anahit Nasoyan welcomed them and invited keynote speaker of
the event, editor of The Armenian Observer newspaper and school board
member, Mr. Osheen Keshishian to the podium. Mr. Keshishian gave a brief
lecture about the Armenian culture, highlighting some of its most notable
writers and poets. He continued by encouraging students to always revisit
their own heritage and culture even though they live in Diaspora and are
subjected to a culture different than theirs. He emphasized on the
importance of passing the Armenian identity on, stating that today's
student is tomorrow's parent. `Enjoy the art, culture and literature of
America, but always ask your parents to recite Armenian poetry or play
Armenian music to you. We have a rich heritage that we must always
cherish,' he said.
Following Mr. Keshishian's speech, MC of the event 10th grade student
Menua Yesayan invited 5th grade student Victoria Topalian to the podium,
who recited the poem `Armenia' by Hovannes Grigoryan. Next, 10th grade
students put on performances highlighting the work of various renowned
Armenian writers, poets and musicians. Louisa Hekimyan played the piece
`Melody' by Arno Babajanian on the piano impressing all students, after
which 10th grade students Karlen Shahbazyan recited `Armenian Language' by
Yeghishe Charents and Anais Nahapetyan recited `Mayreni Lezou' by Stepanos
Nazarian. Then Armine Gulyan took the podium and did a solo performance of
the song `Cilicia' with her beautiful voice. Students and guests applauded
to the brilliant presentations that were put together for this event. Mrs.
Nasoyan concluded the event by thanking all attendants, reminding them to
never forget the treasures of the Armenian art and literature.
Located at 1200 North Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles, the TCA Arshag
Dickranian Armenian School is a federally tax exempt, Pre-K to 12th grade
private educational institution. For more information visit
www.dickranianschool.
1200 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Tel: 323-461-4377
Fax: 323-323-461-4247
Contact: [email protected]
TCA Arshag Dickranian School
Celebrates Armenian Cultural Month
Los Angeles, October 22, 2012 - TCA Arshag Dickranian School held an
assembly on Tuesday October 16th in celebration of the month of October as
the Armenian Cultural Month. Organized by the Armenian Language and
Literature Department, the theme of the event was the Golden Age of
Armenian Literature during the 5th century. This event was one of many
activities scheduled this month to celebrate the Armenian culture.
The event began at 2:45 p.m. after students and guests gathered at the
school's plush Walter & Laurel Karabian Hall where High school Armenian
teacher Mrs. Anahit Nasoyan welcomed them and invited keynote speaker of
the event, editor of The Armenian Observer newspaper and school board
member, Mr. Osheen Keshishian to the podium. Mr. Keshishian gave a brief
lecture about the Armenian culture, highlighting some of its most notable
writers and poets. He continued by encouraging students to always revisit
their own heritage and culture even though they live in Diaspora and are
subjected to a culture different than theirs. He emphasized on the
importance of passing the Armenian identity on, stating that today's
student is tomorrow's parent. `Enjoy the art, culture and literature of
America, but always ask your parents to recite Armenian poetry or play
Armenian music to you. We have a rich heritage that we must always
cherish,' he said.
Following Mr. Keshishian's speech, MC of the event 10th grade student
Menua Yesayan invited 5th grade student Victoria Topalian to the podium,
who recited the poem `Armenia' by Hovannes Grigoryan. Next, 10th grade
students put on performances highlighting the work of various renowned
Armenian writers, poets and musicians. Louisa Hekimyan played the piece
`Melody' by Arno Babajanian on the piano impressing all students, after
which 10th grade students Karlen Shahbazyan recited `Armenian Language' by
Yeghishe Charents and Anais Nahapetyan recited `Mayreni Lezou' by Stepanos
Nazarian. Then Armine Gulyan took the podium and did a solo performance of
the song `Cilicia' with her beautiful voice. Students and guests applauded
to the brilliant presentations that were put together for this event. Mrs.
Nasoyan concluded the event by thanking all attendants, reminding them to
never forget the treasures of the Armenian art and literature.
Located at 1200 North Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles, the TCA Arshag
Dickranian Armenian School is a federally tax exempt, Pre-K to 12th grade
private educational institution. For more information visit
www.dickranianschool.