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LECTURE IN LEBANON ON THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
13:14, 30 Mar 2015
Siranush Ghazanchyan
On March 26, lecture on the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide
was held at Issam Fares Institute of the American University of
Beirut on the initiative of Lebanese Armenian Heritage Club. Prominent
journalist, The Independent's Middle East correspondent Robert Fisk
was a key speaker at the event.
In his welcoming remarks, lecturer at the American University of
Beirut Khajak Gokchyan mentioned that the Armenian Genocide was a
heinous crime, committed against civilization and humanity against
millennia-old people and its culture.
Robert Fisk qualified massacres of Armenians as the first genocide of
the 20th century, mentioning that German soldiers who served in the
Turkish Army witnessed the events, whose witnesses are essential for
the Armenians. Fisk stressed the fact that the Armenian people gained
a victory through preservation of memory. He spoke about his visit
to Turkey and historic Armenian provinces, mentioning that all the
Turks are well aware of what occurred with Armenians in 1915, despite
Turkish state's denial policy. Robert Fisk noted that exchange of
thoughts and discussion with the Turkish intelligentsia are not enough,
the one is to talk and explain what occurred to the ordinary people.
On March 27, an event dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the
Armenian Genocide was organized at "Yerjo Samvelyan" hall of National
Primacy of Beirut on the initiative of Armenian Relief Cross of
Lebanon.
In his opening remarks, Head of Regional Department of Lebanon
Assistance Cross Talin Klbashian reflected on path and mission of
Armenian Relief Society.
Chairperson of Lebanese Centennial Central Body Seda Khtshyan presented
activity of Lebanon Assistance Cross and details of the Armenian
Genocide. She expressed deep gratitude to all the Armenian mothers who
suffered but had considerable role in education of younger generation
and preservation of the language. Summarizing his speech, she noted
that the Armenians continue their just fight through peace-loving
and creative effort.
Member of the Lebanese Parliament Ghassan E. Moukheiber mentioned that
Armenians had their input in flourishing and prosperity of Lebanon. He
indicated that if Armenians fell victims to the Turks, then the
Lebanese people were starving at hands of the same perpetrators of
genocide losing 40 percent of its population. He expressed his support
to the Armenian people and stressed that today the Lebanese support
the Armenian people. Moukheiber added that genocide is crime against
humanity and if it is not prevented then it can be recurred in future.
Prelate of the Armenian Prelacy of Lebanon bishop Shahe Panosyan
delivered message, mentioning that Armenian mother and Armenian woman
played existential role in survival armenian people. During the event
documentary movie was screened on the history and horrors the Armenian
people endured, and activity of Lebanon Assistance Cross. Tripoli
"Fayha" choir conducted by Pargev Taslakian performed songs at
the event.
On March 27, an exhibition of Lucy Poshoghlian, dedicated to the
100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide was organized at "Le Gray"
Hotel in sponsorship with the Embassy of Armenia in Lebanon. With
participation of editors of three Lebanese Armenian newspapers a
discussion entitled "Genocide topic on pages of our media: yesterday,
today and tomorrow" was held on the initiative ofLocal Department of
the Tekeyan Cultural Association of Lebanon and Lebanese Centennial
Central Body. Questions regarding valuable publications on the Armenian
issue, publications on the eve of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian
Genocide were raised to the editors. Head of Local Department of
Tekeyan Cultural Association Ani Torosyan anchored the event.
Ambassador of Armenia to Lebanon Ashot Kocharian, members of
Parliament, Ministers, politicians and public figures, diplomats,
clergymen, journalists and students attended the event.
http://www.armradio.am/en/2015/03/30/lecture-in-lebanon-on-the-100th-anniversary-of-the-armenian-genocide/
From: Baghdasarian
13:14, 30 Mar 2015
Siranush Ghazanchyan
On March 26, lecture on the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide
was held at Issam Fares Institute of the American University of
Beirut on the initiative of Lebanese Armenian Heritage Club. Prominent
journalist, The Independent's Middle East correspondent Robert Fisk
was a key speaker at the event.
In his welcoming remarks, lecturer at the American University of
Beirut Khajak Gokchyan mentioned that the Armenian Genocide was a
heinous crime, committed against civilization and humanity against
millennia-old people and its culture.
Robert Fisk qualified massacres of Armenians as the first genocide of
the 20th century, mentioning that German soldiers who served in the
Turkish Army witnessed the events, whose witnesses are essential for
the Armenians. Fisk stressed the fact that the Armenian people gained
a victory through preservation of memory. He spoke about his visit
to Turkey and historic Armenian provinces, mentioning that all the
Turks are well aware of what occurred with Armenians in 1915, despite
Turkish state's denial policy. Robert Fisk noted that exchange of
thoughts and discussion with the Turkish intelligentsia are not enough,
the one is to talk and explain what occurred to the ordinary people.
On March 27, an event dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the
Armenian Genocide was organized at "Yerjo Samvelyan" hall of National
Primacy of Beirut on the initiative of Armenian Relief Cross of
Lebanon.
In his opening remarks, Head of Regional Department of Lebanon
Assistance Cross Talin Klbashian reflected on path and mission of
Armenian Relief Society.
Chairperson of Lebanese Centennial Central Body Seda Khtshyan presented
activity of Lebanon Assistance Cross and details of the Armenian
Genocide. She expressed deep gratitude to all the Armenian mothers who
suffered but had considerable role in education of younger generation
and preservation of the language. Summarizing his speech, she noted
that the Armenians continue their just fight through peace-loving
and creative effort.
Member of the Lebanese Parliament Ghassan E. Moukheiber mentioned that
Armenians had their input in flourishing and prosperity of Lebanon. He
indicated that if Armenians fell victims to the Turks, then the
Lebanese people were starving at hands of the same perpetrators of
genocide losing 40 percent of its population. He expressed his support
to the Armenian people and stressed that today the Lebanese support
the Armenian people. Moukheiber added that genocide is crime against
humanity and if it is not prevented then it can be recurred in future.
Prelate of the Armenian Prelacy of Lebanon bishop Shahe Panosyan
delivered message, mentioning that Armenian mother and Armenian woman
played existential role in survival armenian people. During the event
documentary movie was screened on the history and horrors the Armenian
people endured, and activity of Lebanon Assistance Cross. Tripoli
"Fayha" choir conducted by Pargev Taslakian performed songs at
the event.
On March 27, an exhibition of Lucy Poshoghlian, dedicated to the
100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide was organized at "Le Gray"
Hotel in sponsorship with the Embassy of Armenia in Lebanon. With
participation of editors of three Lebanese Armenian newspapers a
discussion entitled "Genocide topic on pages of our media: yesterday,
today and tomorrow" was held on the initiative ofLocal Department of
the Tekeyan Cultural Association of Lebanon and Lebanese Centennial
Central Body. Questions regarding valuable publications on the Armenian
issue, publications on the eve of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian
Genocide were raised to the editors. Head of Local Department of
Tekeyan Cultural Association Ani Torosyan anchored the event.
Ambassador of Armenia to Lebanon Ashot Kocharian, members of
Parliament, Ministers, politicians and public figures, diplomats,
clergymen, journalists and students attended the event.
http://www.armradio.am/en/2015/03/30/lecture-in-lebanon-on-the-100th-anniversary-of-the-armenian-genocide/
From: Baghdasarian