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ARMENIANS GATHER FOR ANNUAL FESTIVAL
Western Queens Gazette, NY
Sept 11 2013
On September 7, the Armenian Church of the Holy Martyrs at Oceania
Street and Horace Harding Expressway in Bayside, celebrated its annual
Oceania Street Festival in observation of the Feast of the Exaltation
of the Holy Cross.
Hundreds of area residents, many of Armenian descent, feasted on
traditional foods that included chicken kebabs, salads, a variety of
pita breads, baklava, coffee, imported teas, wine and beer.
A band provided musical entertainment with ethnic dance performances
and modern musical selections.
Children's rides, games and festival foods lined Oceania Street, where
youngsters enjoyed slides, a bounce house, cotton candy and ice cream.
Candidate for Queens borough president Melinda Katz and her partner,
Curtis Sliwa of the Guardian Angels, shook hands and greeted the
festivalgoers.
Dozens of vendors sold Armenian themed novelties and gifts, including
books, music, movies and jewelry.
Admission to the festival was free and participants enjoyed good
times under a sunny sky. -Jason D. Antos
http://www.qgazette.com/news/2013-09-11/Features/Armenians_Gather_For_Annual_Festival.html
Western Queens Gazette, NY
Sept 11 2013
On September 7, the Armenian Church of the Holy Martyrs at Oceania
Street and Horace Harding Expressway in Bayside, celebrated its annual
Oceania Street Festival in observation of the Feast of the Exaltation
of the Holy Cross.
Hundreds of area residents, many of Armenian descent, feasted on
traditional foods that included chicken kebabs, salads, a variety of
pita breads, baklava, coffee, imported teas, wine and beer.
A band provided musical entertainment with ethnic dance performances
and modern musical selections.
Children's rides, games and festival foods lined Oceania Street, where
youngsters enjoyed slides, a bounce house, cotton candy and ice cream.
Candidate for Queens borough president Melinda Katz and her partner,
Curtis Sliwa of the Guardian Angels, shook hands and greeted the
festivalgoers.
Dozens of vendors sold Armenian themed novelties and gifts, including
books, music, movies and jewelry.
Admission to the festival was free and participants enjoyed good
times under a sunny sky. -Jason D. Antos
http://www.qgazette.com/news/2013-09-11/Features/Armenians_Gather_For_Annual_Festival.html