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WESTERN US ARMENIAN GENOCIDE CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE OUTLINES UPCOMING PROGRAMS
10:53, 16 Jan 2015
The Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee of the Western United States
(AGCC-WUSA) during a press conference it hosted on Wednesday announced
five major events its body is organizing in Los Angeles to commemorate
the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and published a list
of events that will take place throughout the Western United States,
Asbarez reports.
During a press conference held at Phoenicia Restaurant, Co-Chairs
Garo Ghazarian, Esq., and Taline Yacoubian, Esq., announced the
committee's active preparations to commemorate the souls of the
1.5 million massacred Armenians and to duly honor the lives of both
Genocide survivors and heroes who facilitated the sacred mission of
rescue and relief.
With the motto of "We Remember. We Demand," Ghazarian kicked
off the press conference and in a moving presentation pledged the
Armenian-American community's commitment to commemorate the Armenian
Genocide centennial in a dignified manner befitting the memory of
the martyrs.
He also highlighted the community's commitment to the pursuit of
the international recognition of the Armenian Genocide, as well as
the necessary territorial and monetary reparations and restitution
that have been the cornerstone of the struggle for justice for the
Armenian Genocide.
"It is an honor to work with 19 organizations and religious leaders
in a joint effort to honor the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide,"
remarks Co-chair Ghazarian. "A Century later, we continue to prove
our people's resilience and strength as evidenced across our Diasporan
communities worldwide. Through our collaborative and dynamic events we
will feature the robust and thriving spirit of our Armenian-American
communities in the Western United States."
In her remarks, Yacoubian focused on the committee's plans to
establish an Armenian-American museum in Glendale, explaining that a
sub-committee under the auspices of the AGCC has been hard at work in
realizing this effort. She added that the parcel of land has already
been allocated by the City of Glendale and requests for proposal on
architectural bids have already been publicized.
Yacoubian also announced that the committee has been consultation with
the New York-based Lord Cultural Resource Inc. for the curatorial
aspect of the museum. The company, she said, is a renowned entity
that has worked with several well-known museums in the country.
"This not a pipe dream as some people may say," said Ghazarian about
the plans for the museum. "It is a reality and it will be a great
accomplishment.
On April 14, 23, 24 and 26, 2015, tens of thousands will gather in Los
Angeles to commemorate the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide. While
honoring the lives of martyred ancestors, communities will also give
thanks for the creation of a new Armenia and for the flourishing
Armenian communities around the world forged by the will and heroism
of Genocide survivors.
Five major events will carry these themes forward: On April 14,
a special ecumenical service at the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of
Los Angeles, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, will take place
with the participation of representatives and interfaith leaders from
various churches and religious denominations.
Civic officials from the City of Los Angeles will also be in
attendance. Prayers of remembrance, respect, and unity will signal
a powerful message of solidarity to mark the commencement of the
commemorative events taking place in the following weeks.
On April 23, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the
Western Diocese of the Armenian Church and His Eminence Archbishop
Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate of the Western Prelacy of the Armenian
Apostolic Church of America will host a solemn celebration of the
Divine Liturgy at St. Leon Armenian Cathedral with the participation
of all Armenian churches.
On April 24, The March for Justice is the largest in the series of
AGCC-WUSA hosted events. Participants will gather at 10AM in Little
Armenia and will march in solidarity for 6 miles to the Turkish
Consulate in the Wilshire District to protest the Turkish government's
continued denial of the Armenian Genocide. This Pan-Armenian March
will unite, without exception, the Armenian community in its quest for
justice while demonstrating collective strength and spirit. Protesters
will thank those who have helped to spread awareness of the Armenian
Genocide, and those who work tirelessly to prevent genocide elsewhere
in the world.
On April 25, mourners will gather at the Armenian Genocide Monument
at Bicknell Park, 910 Via San Clemente in Montebello for a solemn
gathering to honor the lives of the 1.5 million Armenians massacred
in the Armenian Genocide. This annual commemoration includes a candle
light vigil at the helm of the Martyrs monument.
On April 26, the City of Glendale hosts an annual commemoration of the
Armenian Genocide. This year they will partner with the AGCC to host
a joint event commemorating the 100th anniversary at the Alex Theater.
This event will include screening of documentaries, musical
performances, and a key note speaker. Further details will be
announced.
"Our goal is to bring the entire Armenian-American community together
on the solemn occasion of the Genocide's Centennial," commented
Co-Chair Yacoubian. "As we gather in remembrance to honor the lives
and memories of our martyred grandparents, great-grandparents and
great-great grandparents, we will pay tribute to those individuals
and organizations who rescued and rehabilitated the survivors of the
Genocide for whom we are, and will remain, eternally grateful."
The AGCC-WUSA was established to steer and coordinate the
multifaceted commemorative activities in the Western United States
and is composed of nineteen (19) Armenian organizations, including
religious institutions.
http://www.armradio.am/en/2015/01/16/western-us-armenian-genocide-centennial-committee-outlines-upcoming-programs/
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
10:53, 16 Jan 2015
The Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee of the Western United States
(AGCC-WUSA) during a press conference it hosted on Wednesday announced
five major events its body is organizing in Los Angeles to commemorate
the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and published a list
of events that will take place throughout the Western United States,
Asbarez reports.
During a press conference held at Phoenicia Restaurant, Co-Chairs
Garo Ghazarian, Esq., and Taline Yacoubian, Esq., announced the
committee's active preparations to commemorate the souls of the
1.5 million massacred Armenians and to duly honor the lives of both
Genocide survivors and heroes who facilitated the sacred mission of
rescue and relief.
With the motto of "We Remember. We Demand," Ghazarian kicked
off the press conference and in a moving presentation pledged the
Armenian-American community's commitment to commemorate the Armenian
Genocide centennial in a dignified manner befitting the memory of
the martyrs.
He also highlighted the community's commitment to the pursuit of
the international recognition of the Armenian Genocide, as well as
the necessary territorial and monetary reparations and restitution
that have been the cornerstone of the struggle for justice for the
Armenian Genocide.
"It is an honor to work with 19 organizations and religious leaders
in a joint effort to honor the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide,"
remarks Co-chair Ghazarian. "A Century later, we continue to prove
our people's resilience and strength as evidenced across our Diasporan
communities worldwide. Through our collaborative and dynamic events we
will feature the robust and thriving spirit of our Armenian-American
communities in the Western United States."
In her remarks, Yacoubian focused on the committee's plans to
establish an Armenian-American museum in Glendale, explaining that a
sub-committee under the auspices of the AGCC has been hard at work in
realizing this effort. She added that the parcel of land has already
been allocated by the City of Glendale and requests for proposal on
architectural bids have already been publicized.
Yacoubian also announced that the committee has been consultation with
the New York-based Lord Cultural Resource Inc. for the curatorial
aspect of the museum. The company, she said, is a renowned entity
that has worked with several well-known museums in the country.
"This not a pipe dream as some people may say," said Ghazarian about
the plans for the museum. "It is a reality and it will be a great
accomplishment.
On April 14, 23, 24 and 26, 2015, tens of thousands will gather in Los
Angeles to commemorate the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide. While
honoring the lives of martyred ancestors, communities will also give
thanks for the creation of a new Armenia and for the flourishing
Armenian communities around the world forged by the will and heroism
of Genocide survivors.
Five major events will carry these themes forward: On April 14,
a special ecumenical service at the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of
Los Angeles, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, will take place
with the participation of representatives and interfaith leaders from
various churches and religious denominations.
Civic officials from the City of Los Angeles will also be in
attendance. Prayers of remembrance, respect, and unity will signal
a powerful message of solidarity to mark the commencement of the
commemorative events taking place in the following weeks.
On April 23, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the
Western Diocese of the Armenian Church and His Eminence Archbishop
Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate of the Western Prelacy of the Armenian
Apostolic Church of America will host a solemn celebration of the
Divine Liturgy at St. Leon Armenian Cathedral with the participation
of all Armenian churches.
On April 24, The March for Justice is the largest in the series of
AGCC-WUSA hosted events. Participants will gather at 10AM in Little
Armenia and will march in solidarity for 6 miles to the Turkish
Consulate in the Wilshire District to protest the Turkish government's
continued denial of the Armenian Genocide. This Pan-Armenian March
will unite, without exception, the Armenian community in its quest for
justice while demonstrating collective strength and spirit. Protesters
will thank those who have helped to spread awareness of the Armenian
Genocide, and those who work tirelessly to prevent genocide elsewhere
in the world.
On April 25, mourners will gather at the Armenian Genocide Monument
at Bicknell Park, 910 Via San Clemente in Montebello for a solemn
gathering to honor the lives of the 1.5 million Armenians massacred
in the Armenian Genocide. This annual commemoration includes a candle
light vigil at the helm of the Martyrs monument.
On April 26, the City of Glendale hosts an annual commemoration of the
Armenian Genocide. This year they will partner with the AGCC to host
a joint event commemorating the 100th anniversary at the Alex Theater.
This event will include screening of documentaries, musical
performances, and a key note speaker. Further details will be
announced.
"Our goal is to bring the entire Armenian-American community together
on the solemn occasion of the Genocide's Centennial," commented
Co-Chair Yacoubian. "As we gather in remembrance to honor the lives
and memories of our martyred grandparents, great-grandparents and
great-great grandparents, we will pay tribute to those individuals
and organizations who rescued and rehabilitated the survivors of the
Genocide for whom we are, and will remain, eternally grateful."
The AGCC-WUSA was established to steer and coordinate the
multifaceted commemorative activities in the Western United States
and is composed of nineteen (19) Armenian organizations, including
religious institutions.
http://www.armradio.am/en/2015/01/16/western-us-armenian-genocide-centennial-committee-outlines-upcoming-programs/
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress