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Armenian American museum urges community to back historic project

March 27, 2018 By administrator

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The Armenian American Museum calls on the community to show its support for the historic project developing in Glendale by signing the newly launched online petition.

The mission of the Museum is to promote understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Armenian American experience. The vision is a cultural campus that enriches the community, educates the public on the Armenian American story, and empowers individuals to embrace cultural diversity and speak out against prejudice, Asbarez reports.

The Museum’s program will feature a Permanent Exhibition on the Armenian American experience, telling the history of Armenia including the Armenian Genocide and the story of Armenians living in America. The Museum will feature Traveling Exhibitions on diverse cultures and subject matters that will engage broad audiences and serve as a bridge that connects the multicultural community.

The center will also feature a Performing Arts Theater to host exciting performances, conferences, lectures, and community events, a Demonstration Kitchen to learn, share, and experience diverse cultures through food and cooking traditions, and a Learning Center to provide innovative educational programs and opportunities for local youth to learn, engage, and grow.

The world class cultural and educational center will be located in the heart of Downtown Glendale’s Arts & Entertainment District in the redesigned Glendale Central Park block near the prominent corner of Brand Boulevard and Colorado Street. The proposed Central Park redesign will feature increased open space and improved amenities to serve the community as “Glendale’s new gathering place.”

The Armenian American Museum is a developing project in Glendale, CA with a mission to promote understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Armenian American experience. When completed, it will serve as a cultural campus that enriches the community, educates the public on the Armenian American story, and empowers individuals to embrace cultural diversity and speak out against prejudice.

The governing board of the Armenian American Museum consists of representatives from the following ten Armenian American institutions and organizations: Armenian Catholic Eparchy, Armenian Cultural Foundation, Armenian Evangelical Union of North America, Armenian General Benevolent Union – Western District, Armenian Missionary Association of America, Armenian Relief Society – Western USA, Nor Or Charitable Foundation, Nor Serount Cultural Association, Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America, and Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church.

Filed Under: Genocide, News Tagged With: American-Armenian, Museum

American Armenian Rose Float 2018 Pasadena, California. Video

January 1, 2018 By administrator

American Armenian Rose Float 2018 Pasadena, California.

American Armenian Rose Float 2018 Pasadena, California. Winner of Judges Trophy “Armenian Root”

Pasadena: Three local entrants in the 2018 Rose Parade walked away with awards for their floats during the chilly annual New Year’s Day parade.

The Burbank Tournament of Roses Assn., the La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Assn. and the American Armenian Rose Float Assn. received awards for their impressive floats, which impressed the thousands of parade-goers on Monday.

American Armenian Rose Float 2018 Pasadena, California. Winner of Judges Trophy “Armenian Root”

The American Armenian Rose Float Assn.’s entry, titled “Armenia Roots,” received the Judges Award.

The entry is a tribute to Armenian women, whether they be a mother, daughter, grandmother or aunt, who work tirelessly to be the foundation of their family, said Noubar Derbedrosian, a board member of the association.

 “There is no one like the women in our lives — our moms, our sisters, our wives — that will give of themselves without ask for anything in return,” he said.

Derbedrosian added that this is the third award the association has received out of the four float entries the organization has submitted. Last year, the group was given the Past President Award for its float titled “Field of Dreams!” in which the entry represented the American-Armenia experience in literature, music and science.

“This is an honor for us,” he said. “We’re a small group of people that do this, and we’re trying to represent all of the Armenian people, not just in Glendale, Pasadena or the L.A. area.”

After not receiving an award for its float “Home Tweet Home” last year, the Burbank association bounced back and was given the Founder Award for its nautical-themed float “Sand-Sational Helpers,” in which sea animals team up to clean a beach, coinciding with this year’s Rose Parade theme, “Making a Difference.”

Steve Edward, the Burbank association’s vice president, said that most of the pieces fell in the right place this year. The jump start on construction and decoration week going off without a hitch, he said, resulted in a solid float this year.

 

Filed Under: Events, News, Videos Tagged With: American-Armenian, California, Pasadena, Rose Float 2018

Armenian Americans stage protests in New York and Washington DC against Baku aggression

February 27, 2017 By administrator

NEW YORK NY / WASHINGTON DC – Armenian Americans protested escalating Azerbaijani aggression against the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) and Armenia in New York City and Washington, DC in recent days, in the wake of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s largest attacks since his April, 2016, 4-day offensive that claimed several hundred lives, reported the Armenian National Committee of America – Eastern Region (ANCA-ER).

“President Aliyev’s latest attacks this weekend represent a continuation of the pogroms in Sumgait, Kirovabad, and Baku from 1988-1990 and 25 years of escalating ceasefire violations that culminated in the April 2016 atrocities – the worst violence seen in decades,” said ANCA-ER Board Member Audrey Mardoian. “We continue to witness the cost – in innocent lives – of the refusal by the U.S. and the international community to clearly and unequivocally condemn President Aliyev’s aggression and put in place clear measures to stop his violence.”

The demonstrations, organized by the ANC of New York and ANC of Greater Washington, in cooperation with the local Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) and Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) chapters, were held on February 24th and 26th, respectively, and coincided with the 29th anniversary of the Azerbaijani pogroms against the Armenian population of Sumgait. Those massacres set the stage for similar attacks in Baku in 1990 and a cycle of violence that continues to this day. In Washington, DC, Vice-President Mike Pence’s motorcade passed within feet of protesters. At the end of demonstration, Soorp Khatch Armenian Apostolic Church pastor, Fr. Sarkis Aktavoukian, led DC-area protesters in a prayer in memory of those who have perished as a result of Azerbaijani aggression.

Also on Sunday, February 26th, the ANC of NY organized a special commemoration of the Sumgait-Baku massacres, hosted by the St. Gregory Mission Parish of the Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church – Eastern U.S. and held at the Brooklyn Armenian School, with remarks provided by the ANCA Eastern Region’s Artur Martirosyan.

A small group of Azerbaijani counter-protesters converged in both cities, many brandishing the sign of the Grey Wolves, a Turkish terrorist organization.

The latest violence raises additional concerns about reports of Azerbaijan’s impending purchase of the Israeli made “Iron Dome” missile system, which includes sensitive U.S. technology. The ANCA has called on the US State Department to exercise its right to oppose the sale, noting that it will only further embolden President Aliyev to increase his aggression.

“We are here to protest Azerbaijan’s most recent attacks and its pattern of violence going back more than a quarter century,” said AYF Central Hai Tahd Council Chair Lara Ozdemirci. “As Americans, we can and must contribute to peace by challenging Azerbaijan’s aggression, cutting off military aid and arms sales to Baku, deploying gunfire locators along the line of contact, and imposing sanctions on Aliyev and his inner circle.”

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: American-Armenian, Azerbaijan, Protest, stage

Los Angeles, First American-Armenian Rose Float

December 31, 2014 By administrator

Armenian International Women’s Association – SF

By Christine Soussa-Saghatelian

In jusfloat6-1t a few days, the Tournament of Roses will celebrate its 126th Rose Parade presented by Honda. The theme, “Inspiring Stories” provokes reflection and emotion on the people, places and experiences that mold, represent and showcase society.  The theme “pays tribute to those who have loved unconditionally, persevered courageously, endured patiently and accomplished much on behalf of others.”  It is with great jubilee that, for the first time, the Armenian community will have a float in the Parade.

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The Armenian American Rose Float Association Inc. founded in February 2014, submitted its desire to showcase an American-Armenian float and was delighted to hear that the application was approved.  “We are very excited about our first float,” says Stepan Partamian “and are even more excited for this to be an annual tradition for our community”.

The float celebrates the story of Armenian Immigrants who have, and continue to contribute to our society.  The spectacular elements of the float symbolize Armenian ingenuity, craft, culture, tradition and beauty; it truly tells the story of the Armenian “Cradle of Civilization”, the name of the float.

The impressive float is huge, measuring 55 feet long, 28 feet high and 18 feet wide. Design elements of the float are absolutely stunning! Rich in color the, the center of the float features the ancient Tree of Life which has gorgeous grapes and pomegranates on it.  This is an illustration of the famous artist Seroon Yeretzian.

The pomegranates symbolize life and fertility while the grapes symbolize the oldest wine factory in the world which was in Armenia over 7,000 years ago. Surrounding the Tree of Life are peacocks who, according to pagan historically were the protectors of the Tree of Life.

Linguistically, dating over 5,000 years old, the Armenian language has an independent branch within the Indo-European languages; the float features the unique, beautiful and ancient Armenian alphabet in the colors of the Armenian flag: red, blue and orange.  These colors are represented throughout the float.

Displayed prominently on the float is a beautiful Armenian lady.

To her left is the Armenian symbol of eternity, this symbol that is over 10,000 years old.

Armenians are known as the first carpet weavers, below a beautiful image of Masis and Mount Ararat, is a traditional Armenian carpet. Experts advised on the carpet design to ensure authenticity.

Several prominent Armenians will also be on the float, representing Armenians contribution to society in Music and Arts, Education and Politics, Civil Service and Business. *Including:

*(Not representative of complete list of riders)

  • George Deukmejian and his wife Gloria, who served as the Governor of California from 1983-1991
  • Judge Samuel Der-Yeghayan who is a United States federal judge for the Northern District of Illinois, he is celebrated for being 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. He is one of the only lawyers to be named “Lawyer of the Year” in both Criminal and Civil areas and has also been named “One of the 100 Most Influential Attorneys in California” for several years in a row.
  • Jerry Tarkanian aka “Tark the Shark” a famous Basketball coach known for coaching at Long Beach State, Fresno State and most famously at University of Nevada Las Vegas where he lead them to a Championship during 1989-1990 season and the Final Four in the subsequent year.
  • Flora Dunaians AIWA-LA Founder and Executive Board Member . She is also the recipient of the “Women of Achievement Award” at the AIWA London Conference in 1994 in recognition of her leadership and humanitarian efforts. Congressman Adam Schiff selected her as “Woman of the Year” in 2005 and in 2007 Assemblyman Anthony Portantino named her as one of the outstanding women in business.

While this is the first year American Armenians will have a float included in the Parade, this is not the first time Armenians have participated in Tournament of Roses. In 1915, 100 years ago, the Grand Marshal of the Tournament of Roses was Movses Pashgian an active community member and Entrepreneur who owned a carpet weaving business in Pasadena.  In 1952, five Armenians played in the first nationally televised Rose Bowl.  Representing Stanford: Chuck Essegian, Harry Hugasian, Gary Kerkorian, Norm Manoogian and Len Kapeielian, played against Illinois.  In 2006, Rachel Geragos was a Princess in the Royal Court.

The American Armenian community has always talked about having a float in the Parade, “and now it is happening! We are so excited to be a part of this fantastic Parade and are overwhelmed with joy that the Armenian community is coming together to help make this vision a reality” says American-Armenian Rose Float Association Director, Jacob Parseghian. This is a proud and historic moment for Armenians and we cannot wait to see how beautiful heritage and culture featured in the Parade!

Volunteers are coming from all walks of life to contribute to the float, we encourage you to participate! More information including volunteer participation and donation contributions can be found at: http://www.aarfa.org/

 

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