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American Armenian Float to Debut in 2015 Rose Parade on January 1st
By MassisPost
Updated: December 31, 2014
PASADENA -- On January 1, 2015 New Years Day the Tournament of Roses
will celebrate its 126th Rose Parade presented by Honda. The theme of
the parade is "Inspiring Stories" which "pays tribute to those who
have loved unconditionally, persevered courageously, endured patiently
and accomplished much on behalf of others."
The first Armenian American Rose Float Association (AARFA) float will
be joining the rest of the floats in the Parade and show the inspiring
people and stories from the American Armenian community.
The colorful float features the head of an Armenian woman wearing a
headdress in the center under a bush of Armenian plums, also known as
apricots, and a tree of pomegranates, a symbol of Armenia. Bushels of
grapes, representing the discovery of the world's earliest known
wine-making facility found in Armenia, are also featured.
An old carpet-weaving machine and a carpet leans against a structure
representing the Armenian architectural style going back 4,500 years.
On the opposite side of the float are two men playing the duduk, a
woodwind instrument indigenous to Armenia.
The round Armenian eternity sign, an Armenian national symbol, white
storks and the Armenian alphabet is also found throughout the design.
Several prominent American Armenians with inspiring stories will also
ride on the float during the parade, including:
Gov. George Deukmejian and his wife Gloria, who served as the Governor
of California from 1983-1991
US Federal Judge Samuel Der-Yeghiayan, the first Armenian immigrant
federal judge in the United States.
Actress Angela Sarafyan who can be recognized from her roles in The
Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 and The Immigrant.
Attorney Mark J. Geragos, internationally celebrated trail lawyer who
is a regular legal commentator on several TV networks.
Coach Jerry Tarkanian aka "Tark the Shark" famous Basketball coach at
Long Beach State, Fresno State and University of Nevada Las Vegas
where he lead them to a Championship during 1989-1990 season and the
Final Four in the subsequent year.
Pasadena native Flora Dunaians AIWA-LA Founder and Executive Board
Member. She has been involved with several community service
organizations for more than 20 years.
Jill Simonian, Television Host, Reporter and Founder of popular blog
The Fab Mom.
http://massispost.com/2014/12/american-armenian-float-to-debut-in-2015-rose-parade-on-january-1st/
By MassisPost
Updated: December 31, 2014
PASADENA -- On January 1, 2015 New Years Day the Tournament of Roses
will celebrate its 126th Rose Parade presented by Honda. The theme of
the parade is "Inspiring Stories" which "pays tribute to those who
have loved unconditionally, persevered courageously, endured patiently
and accomplished much on behalf of others."
The first Armenian American Rose Float Association (AARFA) float will
be joining the rest of the floats in the Parade and show the inspiring
people and stories from the American Armenian community.
The colorful float features the head of an Armenian woman wearing a
headdress in the center under a bush of Armenian plums, also known as
apricots, and a tree of pomegranates, a symbol of Armenia. Bushels of
grapes, representing the discovery of the world's earliest known
wine-making facility found in Armenia, are also featured.
An old carpet-weaving machine and a carpet leans against a structure
representing the Armenian architectural style going back 4,500 years.
On the opposite side of the float are two men playing the duduk, a
woodwind instrument indigenous to Armenia.
The round Armenian eternity sign, an Armenian national symbol, white
storks and the Armenian alphabet is also found throughout the design.
Several prominent American Armenians with inspiring stories will also
ride on the float during the parade, including:
Gov. George Deukmejian and his wife Gloria, who served as the Governor
of California from 1983-1991
US Federal Judge Samuel Der-Yeghiayan, the first Armenian immigrant
federal judge in the United States.
Actress Angela Sarafyan who can be recognized from her roles in The
Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 and The Immigrant.
Attorney Mark J. Geragos, internationally celebrated trail lawyer who
is a regular legal commentator on several TV networks.
Coach Jerry Tarkanian aka "Tark the Shark" famous Basketball coach at
Long Beach State, Fresno State and University of Nevada Las Vegas
where he lead them to a Championship during 1989-1990 season and the
Final Four in the subsequent year.
Pasadena native Flora Dunaians AIWA-LA Founder and Executive Board
Member. She has been involved with several community service
organizations for more than 20 years.
Jill Simonian, Television Host, Reporter and Founder of popular blog
The Fab Mom.
http://massispost.com/2014/12/american-armenian-float-to-debut-in-2015-rose-parade-on-january-1st/