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July 20 2013
Locals Celebrate Sixth Annual Armenia Fest
Bloomfield Township residents are among those from around Metro
Detroit celebrating their heritage Saturday night.
Posted by Art Aisner (Editor), July 20, 2013 at 03:56 pm
>From 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday the Royal Oak Farmers Market will take
on a new personality as Metro Detroit's Armenian community celebrates
Armenia Fest.
Started six years ago by a handful of determined and prideful
community members with Armenian heritage known as the metro Detroit
Armenia Fest Committee in collaboration with the, the festival is an
annual authentic celebration of culture, customs, and food.
"We bring the Armenian community together to one area, and people from
many generations celebrate their Armenian heritage," said committee
member Jack Alexanian, of Bloomfield Township.
Alexanian, who moved to the township 22 years ago, is the son on
Armenian refugees that fled to Lebanon following the Armenian Genocide
in 1915. He is too humble to admit, but has one of the more critically
important roles in the festivities as a sound technician, said fellow
committee member and friend Corinne Khederian.
The highlight of the celebration is generally the performances by the
Arax Hamazkayin Dance Troupe, which is comprised of local Armenian
youth trained in authentic Armenian folk dance, said Khederian, a
Bloomfield Township trustee. The Armenia Fest All-Star Band, under the
direction of Vaughn Masropian, will also perform traditional and
contemporary Armenian music throughout the evening.
Internationally famous violinist Harry Hovakimian, who plays with Zap
Torro, is also scheduled to perform.
Other attractions include a middle eastern-style Bazaar that showcases
Armenian crafts, artwork, souvenirs, music, cookbooks, and jewelry.
And don't forget the eats!Authentic Armenian food including kebabs,
stuffed grape leaves, pastries, and breads will be available for
purchase.
http://bloomfield-mi.patch.com/groups/editors-picks/p/locals-celebrate-sixth-annual-armenia-fest
From: A. Papazian
July 20 2013
Locals Celebrate Sixth Annual Armenia Fest
Bloomfield Township residents are among those from around Metro
Detroit celebrating their heritage Saturday night.
Posted by Art Aisner (Editor), July 20, 2013 at 03:56 pm
>From 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday the Royal Oak Farmers Market will take
on a new personality as Metro Detroit's Armenian community celebrates
Armenia Fest.
Started six years ago by a handful of determined and prideful
community members with Armenian heritage known as the metro Detroit
Armenia Fest Committee in collaboration with the, the festival is an
annual authentic celebration of culture, customs, and food.
"We bring the Armenian community together to one area, and people from
many generations celebrate their Armenian heritage," said committee
member Jack Alexanian, of Bloomfield Township.
Alexanian, who moved to the township 22 years ago, is the son on
Armenian refugees that fled to Lebanon following the Armenian Genocide
in 1915. He is too humble to admit, but has one of the more critically
important roles in the festivities as a sound technician, said fellow
committee member and friend Corinne Khederian.
The highlight of the celebration is generally the performances by the
Arax Hamazkayin Dance Troupe, which is comprised of local Armenian
youth trained in authentic Armenian folk dance, said Khederian, a
Bloomfield Township trustee. The Armenia Fest All-Star Band, under the
direction of Vaughn Masropian, will also perform traditional and
contemporary Armenian music throughout the evening.
Internationally famous violinist Harry Hovakimian, who plays with Zap
Torro, is also scheduled to perform.
Other attractions include a middle eastern-style Bazaar that showcases
Armenian crafts, artwork, souvenirs, music, cookbooks, and jewelry.
And don't forget the eats!Authentic Armenian food including kebabs,
stuffed grape leaves, pastries, and breads will be available for
purchase.
http://bloomfield-mi.patch.com/groups/editors-picks/p/locals-celebrate-sixth-annual-armenia-fest
From: A. Papazian