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July 14 2013
6th annual Armenian Fest set for July 20
Jul. 14, 2013 9:48 AM
ROYAL OAK The metro Detroit Armenia Fest Committee, in collaboration
with the Detroit Knights of Vartan, announced that they will be
hosting the sixth annual Armenia Fest on Saturday, July 20, at the
Royal Oak Farmers Market from 5-10 p.m.
A year in the planning, the festival will begin with American and
Armenian Anthems performed a capella by Armenian world-renowned
vocalist Rubik Mailian, who serves as choir director at Southfield's
St. John's Armenian Church. A ribbon cutting ceremony and introduction
of special guests at 6 p.m. will follow.
There is free admission, and guests are encouraged to bring lawn
chairs and be prepared to travel to Armenia for an evening.
The first ethnic festival ever held in the City of Royal Oak, the
Armenian Fest will again feature a rich collage of Armenian culture.
The Royal Oak Farmers Market will be transformed into a Middle Eastern
bazaar with booths exhibiting Armenian crafts, artwork, souvenirs,
music, cookbooks and jewelry. Authentic Armenian food including tasty
kebabs, stuffed grape leaves, pastries and breads will be available
for purchase.
Live traditional and contemporary Armenian music will be performed
during the evening by The Armenia Fest All-Star Band, under the
direction of Vaughn Masropian.
A highlight of the evening will be two performances by the Arax
Hamazkayin Dance Troupe, comprised of local Armenian youth trained in
the art of Armenian folk dance. Their costuming, enthusiasm and
choreographed dance routines have been a crowd favorite
The Armenia Fest 2013 Committee is co-chaired by Ed Bedikian, Corinne
Khederian and David Terzibashian who were assisted by committee
members Hagop Alexanian, Ara Belian, Ray Boujoulian, Pamela Coultis,
Ken Khezarjian, Paul Kulhanjian, Shirley Sarkisian and Madeline
Thomasian.
http://www.hometownlife.com/article/20130714/NEWS02/307140027/6th-annual-Armenian-Fest-set-July-20
From: Baghdasarian
July 14 2013
6th annual Armenian Fest set for July 20
Jul. 14, 2013 9:48 AM
ROYAL OAK The metro Detroit Armenia Fest Committee, in collaboration
with the Detroit Knights of Vartan, announced that they will be
hosting the sixth annual Armenia Fest on Saturday, July 20, at the
Royal Oak Farmers Market from 5-10 p.m.
A year in the planning, the festival will begin with American and
Armenian Anthems performed a capella by Armenian world-renowned
vocalist Rubik Mailian, who serves as choir director at Southfield's
St. John's Armenian Church. A ribbon cutting ceremony and introduction
of special guests at 6 p.m. will follow.
There is free admission, and guests are encouraged to bring lawn
chairs and be prepared to travel to Armenia for an evening.
The first ethnic festival ever held in the City of Royal Oak, the
Armenian Fest will again feature a rich collage of Armenian culture.
The Royal Oak Farmers Market will be transformed into a Middle Eastern
bazaar with booths exhibiting Armenian crafts, artwork, souvenirs,
music, cookbooks and jewelry. Authentic Armenian food including tasty
kebabs, stuffed grape leaves, pastries and breads will be available
for purchase.
Live traditional and contemporary Armenian music will be performed
during the evening by The Armenia Fest All-Star Band, under the
direction of Vaughn Masropian.
A highlight of the evening will be two performances by the Arax
Hamazkayin Dance Troupe, comprised of local Armenian youth trained in
the art of Armenian folk dance. Their costuming, enthusiasm and
choreographed dance routines have been a crowd favorite
The Armenia Fest 2013 Committee is co-chaired by Ed Bedikian, Corinne
Khederian and David Terzibashian who were assisted by committee
members Hagop Alexanian, Ara Belian, Ray Boujoulian, Pamela Coultis,
Ken Khezarjian, Paul Kulhanjian, Shirley Sarkisian and Madeline
Thomasian.
http://www.hometownlife.com/article/20130714/NEWS02/307140027/6th-annual-Armenian-Fest-set-July-20
From: Baghdasarian