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Searching for Yeghia, Genocide Survivor
Yepraksia Gevorgyan, 109, lives in the village of Armavir in Armenia with her grandson and daughter. Gevorgyan survived the Armenian Genocide by crossing the Araks River, which she remembers red, full...
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The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Armenia, in cooperation with People in Need, a Czech humanitarian non-governmental organization with an office in Armenia, is currently working on a European...
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‘Gamavor Story’ Comes to St. Gregory Armenian Church in Philadelphia
By Silva Santerian A scene from the “Gamavor Story” On Sun., March 15, the “Gamavor Story” came to life at St. Gregory’s Founders Hall in Philadelphia. The play, written by Hourig Papazian Sahagian and...
View Article‘100 Years, 100 Facts Project’ Charges Ahead in Turkish
The 100 Years, 100 Facts Project (100years100facts.com) has launched the Turkish version of its website, “100 Yıl, 100 Gerçek” (100yil100gercek.com), raising the total number of languages to six. The...
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Armenian Genocide Commemoration to Take Place in Diyarbakir
DIYARBAKIR (A.W.)—An Armenian Genocide commemoration event will take place in Diyarbakir on April 24. The commemoration will be held at the Surp Giragos Armenian Church. The Surp Giragos Church in...
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Edward Gulbenkian, Jr. to Lead HMADS Gala Dinner Dance
By Jennifer Chelebi Edward Gulbenkian, Jr. OAKLAND GARDENS, N.Y.—In a year that commemorates one of the most significant events in Armenian history, there is no better way to honor the resilience of...
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Groundbreaking Conference at Columbia Highlights ‘Monuments and Memory,’...
Scholars from around the world participated in an in-depth and timely academic conference, “Monuments and Memory,” focusing on buildings and material culture in the aftermath of mass violence, with a...
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Paul Ignatius to Speak at Centennial Banquet in DC
“All Armenians mourn this most devastating tragedy,” said Paul Ignatius in a telephone conversation from his home in Washington, D.C. He will be one of the headline speakers at the Genocide Centennial...
View ArticleProject 2015 Awards Study Grants for Commemoration Events in Istanbul
Students to Travel from Europe, United States for Guided Studies on Armenian Genocide in Turkey LOS ANGELES—Project 2015 has awarded 19 students from 10 universities grants totaling $30,000 to travel...
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ATP Planning Series of Programs as Part of Global Earth Day Movement
YEREVAN—Earth Day marks the anniversary of what many consider to be the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Since spring is one of the brightest and most productive seasons for Armenia...
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Sayat Nova Dancers Gear Up for 30th Anniversary
BOSTON, Mass.—At a time when the Armenian world is commemorating the Genocide Centennial, the Sayat Nova Dance Company of Greater Boston is relentlessly preparing for an anniversary of its own. And...
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Charlie Jamgochian Embraced His Church
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.—The St. Gregory Armenian Church community has lost its oldest and most venerable member. Charlie Jamgochian lights a final candle at his beloved St. Gregory Church. Charlie...
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Armenian Night at the Pops to Feature Violinist Sammy Andonian
The Friends of Armenian Culture Society will present the 64th annual “Armenian Night at the Pops” on Fri., June 5, at 8 p.m. at Boston’s Symphony Hall. The evening will feature the young violinist...
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‘Renewal and Remembrance’: A Centennial Concert in Philadelphia
By Harout Aghajanian Maroush Paneyan-Nigon (soprano), Barig Nalbantian (soprano), and Vartan Gabrielian (Bass-baritone) To commemorate the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide, the Hamazkayin Armenian...
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Events Commemorating Genocide Centennial Begin in Providence
Additional Events Scheduled throughout the Month of April PROVIDENCE, R.I.—The first of several special events in Rhode Island to be held during the month of April in commemoration of the Centennial...
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Colorado Announces Genocide Centennial Events
World Premiere of ‘I AM ALIVE’ Musical and Unveiling of Colorado State Capitol ‘Khatchkar’ DENVER, Colo.—Armenians of Colorado, Inc. (AOC), in cooperation with local and national organizations,...
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SOAR Holds 10th Anniversary Gala
The Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief (SOAR), the only non-profit organization whose singular mission is to provide humanitarian assistance to orphaned Armenians worldwide, hosted its 10th...
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Rhode Island Community Stunned by Accidental Death of 9-Year-Old
PROVIDENCE, R.I.—Ani Emdjian lived well beyond her nine and a half years. Nine-year-old Ani Emdjian reflected upon the goodness in life. A third-grade student at Vartan Gregorian Elementary School, she...
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Worldwide Reading Commemorating Genocide Centenary to Take Place at MIT
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—In commemoration of the Centenary of the Armenian Genocide, “Worldwide Reading for Armenia” will pay tribute to great Armenian writers in a series of readings, all on Tues., April 21....
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Screening of ‘Orphans of the Genocide’ film in Wisconsin Draws Capacity Crowd
RACINE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Armenian community came out in force for a screening of “Orphans of the Genocide” on March 19. The film, written and produced by Bared Maronian, drew a standing-room only...
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