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Hamazkayin's Landmark Forum Held in Yerevan
Monday, July 21st, 2014
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Student participants pose in front of the David of Sassoun monument in
Yerevan, Armenia.
YEREVAN--Hamazkayin Cultural and Educational Society's 20th Student
Forum held its official opening on Saturday, July 19, at 12 p.m., and
in attendance was Hamazkayin Central Executive member Sbardag
Gharabaghtsian, Hamazkayin Forum's primary lecturer and educational
advisor for years Hrant Markarian, as well as members and friends of
Hamazkayin.
The opening ceremony welcoming remarks were given by Armenia's
Hamazkayin Fund president Lilit Galstyan, who gave a presentation on
the founding of Hamazkayin, its international expansion and the
extensive work it has carried out, and finally the Hamazkayin Forum.
She described how 20 years ago the Central Executive conceived of the
idea of a student-youth forum, as well as how it saw the importance of
organizing such a forum in the Armenian homeland.
A warm welcome was also given to the participants by the Hamazkayin
Forum's primary lecturer and educational advisor Hrant Markarian, who
emphasized the Forum's essence and its Armenian spirit. Markarian
added that the participants will return home more attached to their
identity and direct their friends to their homeland.
Then, Hamazkayin Central Executive member Sbardag Gharabaghtsian shed
light on the importance of Forum's program and the necessity of
organizing it in the homeland.
Hamazkayin Forum 2014 group leader Ara Parseghian briefly spoke about
the key to a successful Forum - discipline and respect for the rules.
He asked all to be punctual, so that the program could be realized in
its entirety. He also relayed essential information for the
participants' stay in Armenia, as well as information about the
schedule of the Forum and the work and activities of the various
culturally themed committees that all will take part in.
The participants - from 11 different regions - from Armenia, Artsakh,
Javakhk, USA, Canada, Australia, Lebanon, Syria, France, Cyprus, and
Brazil introduced themselves and after meeting one another descended
to the restaurant downstairs for lunch, after which they hopped on the
tour bus and enthusiastically visited the National Museum, Sasuntsi
Tavit Statue, St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral, and the Mother
Armenia (Mayr Hayastan) Statue. Interesting and fun facts were passed
on to the participants about each of the sights and sites that the
group toured.
Combating tiredness and sleeplessness, the Forum participants got
dressed and ready and departed to "Yerevanian Kisherner" Restaurant,
where the already friendly and sociable atmosphere continued.
The second day of the Forum started on Sunday July 20th.
After the breakfast, the Forum participants attended a lecture
entitled "Armenian Cause, 100 anniversary and retribution", delivered
by Giro Manayon, director of Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF)
Bureau's Armenian National Committee and Political Affairs office.
Participants attend a lecture
Minoyan talked about current activities of the Hay Tahd Committee. He
also talked about retribution, the issues of Nagorno Karapagh, and
Armenia-Turkey Relations and the standing protocols. Minoyan also shed
some light on the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide and what
is expected from the Diaspora.
Participants were given the opportunity to ask questions to the
lecturer. Minoyan said that it is time for Armenians across the globe
to move from the phase of recognition to the phase of retribution and
raise awareness both politically and academically.
After lunch, Hamazkayin Forum participants visited Charent's Arch,
Karni temple, and Keghart monastery. On their way back to Yerevan, the
Forum participants attended Armenia State Dance Ensemble's performance
at Aram Khatchaturian Concert Hall.
After the dinner, Forum participants enjoyed Yerevan's night life and
spent a wonderful evening with their peers.
Monday, July 21st, 2014
http://asbarez.com/125166/hamazkayin%E2%80%99s-landmark-forum-held-in-yerevan/
Student participants pose in front of the David of Sassoun monument in
Yerevan, Armenia.
YEREVAN--Hamazkayin Cultural and Educational Society's 20th Student
Forum held its official opening on Saturday, July 19, at 12 p.m., and
in attendance was Hamazkayin Central Executive member Sbardag
Gharabaghtsian, Hamazkayin Forum's primary lecturer and educational
advisor for years Hrant Markarian, as well as members and friends of
Hamazkayin.
The opening ceremony welcoming remarks were given by Armenia's
Hamazkayin Fund president Lilit Galstyan, who gave a presentation on
the founding of Hamazkayin, its international expansion and the
extensive work it has carried out, and finally the Hamazkayin Forum.
She described how 20 years ago the Central Executive conceived of the
idea of a student-youth forum, as well as how it saw the importance of
organizing such a forum in the Armenian homeland.
A warm welcome was also given to the participants by the Hamazkayin
Forum's primary lecturer and educational advisor Hrant Markarian, who
emphasized the Forum's essence and its Armenian spirit. Markarian
added that the participants will return home more attached to their
identity and direct their friends to their homeland.
Then, Hamazkayin Central Executive member Sbardag Gharabaghtsian shed
light on the importance of Forum's program and the necessity of
organizing it in the homeland.
Hamazkayin Forum 2014 group leader Ara Parseghian briefly spoke about
the key to a successful Forum - discipline and respect for the rules.
He asked all to be punctual, so that the program could be realized in
its entirety. He also relayed essential information for the
participants' stay in Armenia, as well as information about the
schedule of the Forum and the work and activities of the various
culturally themed committees that all will take part in.
The participants - from 11 different regions - from Armenia, Artsakh,
Javakhk, USA, Canada, Australia, Lebanon, Syria, France, Cyprus, and
Brazil introduced themselves and after meeting one another descended
to the restaurant downstairs for lunch, after which they hopped on the
tour bus and enthusiastically visited the National Museum, Sasuntsi
Tavit Statue, St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral, and the Mother
Armenia (Mayr Hayastan) Statue. Interesting and fun facts were passed
on to the participants about each of the sights and sites that the
group toured.
Combating tiredness and sleeplessness, the Forum participants got
dressed and ready and departed to "Yerevanian Kisherner" Restaurant,
where the already friendly and sociable atmosphere continued.
The second day of the Forum started on Sunday July 20th.
After the breakfast, the Forum participants attended a lecture
entitled "Armenian Cause, 100 anniversary and retribution", delivered
by Giro Manayon, director of Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF)
Bureau's Armenian National Committee and Political Affairs office.
Participants attend a lecture
Minoyan talked about current activities of the Hay Tahd Committee. He
also talked about retribution, the issues of Nagorno Karapagh, and
Armenia-Turkey Relations and the standing protocols. Minoyan also shed
some light on the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide and what
is expected from the Diaspora.
Participants were given the opportunity to ask questions to the
lecturer. Minoyan said that it is time for Armenians across the globe
to move from the phase of recognition to the phase of retribution and
raise awareness both politically and academically.
After lunch, Hamazkayin Forum participants visited Charent's Arch,
Karni temple, and Keghart monastery. On their way back to Yerevan, the
Forum participants attended Armenia State Dance Ensemble's performance
at Aram Khatchaturian Concert Hall.
After the dinner, Forum participants enjoyed Yerevan's night life and
spent a wonderful evening with their peers.