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PETRA News Agency, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
March 10 2013
Queen Rania visits Armenian Relief Society
Amman, Mar 10 (Petra) - Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah paid a
visit today to one of the oldest societies in Jordan, the Armenian
Relief Society, in Jebel Al Ashrafieh in Amman.
Established in 1946, the society aims at preserving the cultural
identity of Jordan's Armenians, improving the educational, social,
health and welfare of the community as well as encouraging citizens to
be more involved in public service and other local organizations that
support local communities.
The society also provides humanitarian aid to families in need and
scholarships to students regardless of their ethnic origin or
religious affiliation.
Upon her arrival, Her Majesty met with the society's board members
including Vice Chairman Arsineh Jambazian who briefed the Queen on the
different services the society provides to empower the Jordanian
community and women in specific. She expressed the community's pride
in its Jordanian identity and Hashemite leadership.
Queen Rania then met members of the society's general assembly and
congratulated the women on the occasion of International Women's Day,
which was marked last Friday. She also added that Jordan is rich
because of its diversity and the people who live in it, and the
Armenians are part and parcel of the broader Jordanian family.
Her Majesty added that this society is very unique, and is well known
for its high level of commitment and professionalism.
Board member Aline Banayan gave a presentation about the history of
the Armenian community in Jordan.
Other women shared their own stories and explained how they started
their social work.
Her Majesty also watched a performance by ARAZ, a junior and youth
Armenian folklore dance group which was established in 2007 as a way
to preserve the cultural identity of the Armenians in Jordan. The
group today consists of about 47 members.
Before ending her visit, the Queen checked on some products and
handicrafts as well as some traditional dishes and desserts made by
members of the Armenian Relief Society.
//Petra//SS
10/3/2013 - 07:07:35 PM
http://www.petra.gov.jo/Public_News/Nws_NewsDetails.aspx?Site_Id=1&lang=2&NewsID=10296 3&CatID=13&Type=Home>ype=1
March 10 2013
Queen Rania visits Armenian Relief Society
Amman, Mar 10 (Petra) - Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah paid a
visit today to one of the oldest societies in Jordan, the Armenian
Relief Society, in Jebel Al Ashrafieh in Amman.
Established in 1946, the society aims at preserving the cultural
identity of Jordan's Armenians, improving the educational, social,
health and welfare of the community as well as encouraging citizens to
be more involved in public service and other local organizations that
support local communities.
The society also provides humanitarian aid to families in need and
scholarships to students regardless of their ethnic origin or
religious affiliation.
Upon her arrival, Her Majesty met with the society's board members
including Vice Chairman Arsineh Jambazian who briefed the Queen on the
different services the society provides to empower the Jordanian
community and women in specific. She expressed the community's pride
in its Jordanian identity and Hashemite leadership.
Queen Rania then met members of the society's general assembly and
congratulated the women on the occasion of International Women's Day,
which was marked last Friday. She also added that Jordan is rich
because of its diversity and the people who live in it, and the
Armenians are part and parcel of the broader Jordanian family.
Her Majesty added that this society is very unique, and is well known
for its high level of commitment and professionalism.
Board member Aline Banayan gave a presentation about the history of
the Armenian community in Jordan.
Other women shared their own stories and explained how they started
their social work.
Her Majesty also watched a performance by ARAZ, a junior and youth
Armenian folklore dance group which was established in 2007 as a way
to preserve the cultural identity of the Armenians in Jordan. The
group today consists of about 47 members.
Before ending her visit, the Queen checked on some products and
handicrafts as well as some traditional dishes and desserts made by
members of the Armenian Relief Society.
//Petra//SS
10/3/2013 - 07:07:35 PM
http://www.petra.gov.jo/Public_News/Nws_NewsDetails.aspx?Site_Id=1&lang=2&NewsID=10296 3&CatID=13&Type=Home>ype=1