We Jan. 31, 2014, the Armenian Youth France has once again managed a coup by mobilizing crowds. More than 300 people: politicians, presidents of associations, volunteers, members and supporters came specially to listen to the wishes of the President of the association, Julien Dikran Harounyan.
JAF is no longer present, it is part of Marseille associative landscape. It is now one of the leading associations representing French of Armenian origin. Due to the diversity and quality of the events it organizes, but also the number of people she meets, she became the driver of a large part of the community association. His magic potion? A young and dynamic Board of Directors, led by an ever present President to serve the interests of the Armenian cause. A group of volunteers, members and friends gathered around common values. Projects that succeed with increasing success. Transgenerational organization where everyone contributes to this beautiful associative success. Jafistes but are not the type to rest on their laurels. And projects, JAF not miss! At the initiative of precursors and events have become unavoidable in the region, the association intends to continue its momentum in 2014.
Julien Dikran Harounyan has announced several events to be organized by the JAF this year “will be one of the first commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the execution of Manouchian group. Even more important date for the association Missak Manouchian is inspiring the values conveyed by the association. Follow the auditions for 150 children from the music school Khatchadour Avedissian, gala dinner and schools. Tour the entire state Baregamutyun, Paris, Lyon and Marseille in June and July. Besides the various projects of the Cultural Centre, the new show in preparation for the troop Arax-Sasson, summer camp, and Amnesia International in November. ”
Christophe Masse, Vice-President of the General Council of Bouches-du-Rhône “welcomed the work done by the JAF, renewing its support for the Armenian community, and its commitment to the association. “He wants to prepare well in 2014 commemorations of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide to be held next year.
Finally, it is with great emotion that Pascal Chamassian, former President of the JAF and Artistic Director of the set-Araks Sassoon made his wishes for the association. He particularly highlighted “what is now the strength of the JAF: guided by values such as solidarity, sharing and commitment. “The association is in his” laboratory. ” “Avant-garde in the projects it develops, the JAF is also known to work with people in and out Armenian community. We’re far from the current discourse on multiculturalism. Each event organized is a good example: Cultural Amnesia International Centre, through the evening of vows which brought together people of all backgrounds. A FLD we must first speak with Marseille community activist humanist and universal values. ”
JAF is a combination we like participating radiation of Armenian culture in France and abroad. An association known to be open to other communities and not afraid mixtures. An association involved in his city, Marseille.
Source: Sunday, February 2, 2014,
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