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Welcoming ceremony of Justin Trudeau kicks off at Prime Minister’s residence

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The welcoming ceremony of Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau has kicked off at the residence of the Prime Minister of Armenia at Baghramyan 26.

The Prime Minister of Canada will meet with Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan during his visit. Justin Trudeau will have meetings also with President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian and Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II. An official luncheon on behalf of PM Pashinyan will be delivered in honor of the Canadian PM. Justin Trudeau will also visit the Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex.

 

Armenia embassy building groundbreaking ceremony is held in Brazil

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new-ambassyPresident Serzh Sargsyan, who is on a working visit to Brazil, attended, in capital city Brasília, the groundbreaking ceremony for the building of the Embassy of Armenia in Brazil.

Construction of embassy building is scheduled to be completed within one year.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Edward Nalbandian, and Minister of Foreign Relations of Brazil José Serra delivered remarks during the groundbreaking ceremony.

After the ceremony, a joint memo was signed and a respective container was placed in the foundation of the embassy building which is under construction.

 

GLENDALE: Hundreds Attend ‘Armenia: An Open Wound’ Exhibition Opening Ceremony

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AOW_Photo2GLENDALE – On Saturday, April 16, hundreds of public officials, dignitaries, clergy, and community members gathered for the “Armenia: An Open Wound” Exhibition Opening Ceremony at Brand Library & Art Center in the City of Glendale. The Opening Ceremony was the public’s first opportunity to experience the moving exhibition on the history and culture of the Armenian people.

The event began with formal remarks by Zaven Kazazian on behalf of the Armenian American Museum, welcoming the capacity crowd to the Brand Library. Primate Hovnan Derderian and Prelate Moushegh Mardirossian, Co-Chairs of the Armenian American Museum Governing Board, opened the program with a prayer and shared their vision for the future of the Armenian American Museum in the heart of Downtown Glendale.

“I express my special appreciation and gratitude to the Armenian American Museum executive committee chaired by Mr. Berdj Karapetian for their diligent work, and especially acknowledge the presence of Mrs. Sonia Arakelian who has been instrumental in the creation of this exhibition” stated Primate Derderian. “Every Armenian, young and old must visit the exhibition and bring along a non-Armenian friend to share with them not only the harsh lessons of our history, but above all to learn about the resilience of our nation.”

Prelate Mardirossian expressed the importance of continuous commemoration for the 1915 Armenian Genocide and the important role the “Armenia: An Open Wound” exhibition plays in achieving this objective. “Although one hundred and one years have passed since the Armenian Genocide, we will continue to commemorate because we are inheritors of the history that has made us who we are today” stated Prelate Mardirossian. “We commend the hard work and diligence of all those involved in the realization of this beautiful tribute to our rich history and heritage, and for their initiative in making the story of the Armenian people available to the general public.”

AOW_Photo3_ExteriorMayor Paula Devine thanked the organizers for bringing the exhibition to the City of Glendale in light of its international debut and reaffirmed her support for the development of the Armenian American Museum. “We are a very proud and diverse community and we are excited to be a part of an exhibition that educates and advocates for awareness of the Armenian culture” stated Devine. Director of the City of Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Department, also recognized the dedication and commitment of the Brand Library staff who played an integral role in the exhibition project.

The “Armenia: An Open Wound” exhibition was inaugurated in Mexico City at the Museo Memoria y Tolerancia [Museum of Memory & Tolerance] during the Armenian Genocide centenary. Exhibition curator and spokesperson on behalf of the museum, Sonia Arakelian, passionately reflected on her personal family story which inspired her to produce an exhibition which educates, commemorates, and calls for justice.

“This exhibition combines diverse sources such as original documents, survivor testimonies, artifacts, and private collections in order raise awareness about the Armenian Genocide, commemorate the lives of victims, and continue to mobilize until the promise of ‘Never Again’ becomes a global reality,” stated Arakelian. “The Museo Memoria y Tolerancia thanks the partnership of the City of Glendale and Armenian American Museum for bringing this exhibition to the forefront of your community.”

The City of Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Department partnered with the Armenian American Museum to present “Armenia: An Open Wound,” an exhibition curated by the Museo Memoria y Tolerancia [Museum of Memory and Tolerance] in Mexico City. The exhibit will be on view at the Brand Library & Art Center until June 11, 2016 during the library’s regular hours: Tuesday and Thursday 12-8pm, Wednesday 12-6pm, and Friday and Saturday, 10am-5pm. Brand Library & Art Center is located at 1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale, California, 91201.

A diverse slate of complimentary programs will be held on a weekly basis. All events are free and open to the public.

Visit the museum website or call the Brand Library at (818) 548-2051 for the complete schedule of upcoming programs.

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 nine regional Armenian American institutions and organizations: Armenian Catholic Eparchy, Armenian Cultural Foundation, Armenian Evangelical Union of North America, Armenian General Benevolent Union – Western District, 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.

Turkey Refute the Foreign Affairs Ministry source of Today’s Zaman

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Report by Agos news

The news of the cancellation of the ceremony to be held on April 24 at the Dardanelles came refutation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sources.

Today’s Zaman on published , will be held at the Dardanelles on 24 April news of the cancellation of the memorial have been refuted by Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs sources. The statement made by the Ministry source Agosta, said the ceremony will be held on April 24 as planned.

Today’s Zaman, news and based on a government official unnamed, world leaders will be held in Canakkale to participate in the direction of reluctance and Yerevan ceremony genocide due to the influence of the memorial, wrote that he canceled the Çanakkale ceremony.

The report, only five countries that accepted the invitation, and they would be said to be represented by high-level officials.

President Erdogan, Canakkale announced commemoration of the 100th anniversary will be held on 24 April, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the ceremony will be held within the scope of 100 state leaders had been invited to the Dardanelles.

Between state leaders has led to criticism that the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan. April 24 is considered as the beginning of 1915 and is held every year commemoration of the Armenian Genocide.