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Greece: Athens takes center stage in honor of literary greats

May 2, 2018 By administrator

Athens honor of literary greats

Athens honor of literary greats

Athens on Monday started its one-year tenure as the World Book Capital, during which time it will host more than 250 book-related events across the city.

The World Book Capital title is awarded to a different city each year as part of UNESCO’s initiative to pay tribute to two giants of world literature, William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes, who died on the same day – April 23, 1616.

Athens was officially inaugurated on Monday by Mayor Giorgos Kaminis in a special ceremony at the Acropolis Museum in the presence of President Prokopis Pavlopoulos.

Cultural events also took place in the evening on Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, a pedestrian walkway just south of the Acropolis, and the Herod Atticus Theater.

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ANCA to honor Chris Cornell for Genocide awareness activity

September 22, 2017 By administrator

The Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region will pay tribute to the late famed musician and songwriter, Chris Cornell at the ANCA-WR Annual Gala Banquet to be held on October 8 in Beverly Hills, California.

Cornell is also known for his philanthropic work with refugees and his commitment to raising awareness for the Armenian Genocide.

“With the tragic passing of Chris Cornell earlier this year, the world lost a highly influential and compassionate voice in the fight to uphold human rights and justice for all oppressed people who suffer at the hands of evil,” remarked Nora Hovsepian, Chair of the ANCA-WR.

“The Armenian People in turn lost a genuine ally in its struggle for justice for the Armenian Genocide, but we are fortunate to have the final gift of his theme song for “The Promise” and all his efforts to promote this important film. For this reason, we deemed a tribute to Chris Cornell at our Annual Gala Banquet to be a fitting show of appreciation and gratitude for his groundbreaking work for the Armenian Cause.”

In 2017 Cornell wrote the theme song for “The Promise”, ultimately becoming one of his biggest hits. Cornell cited a connection with “The Promise” through his Greek wife, whose family had been affected by the Armenian, Greek, and Assyrian Genocide. This prompted his family to tour refugee camps in Greece, where they formed the Chris and Vicky Cornell Foundation, to help aid child refugees and the issues affecting them. At the time of the song’s release, Cornell stated, “[The Promise] is mainly about paying homage to those we lost in the Armenian Genocide, but it’s also about shining a light on more recent atrocities.”

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Armenian-Americans named among nominees of 2017 Ellis Island Medal of Honor

March 24, 2017 By administrator

May 17 will be a special day for eight Armenian-American who are slated to receive the Ellis Island Medal of Honor during an official ceremony at the iconic and historic gateway for hundreds of thousands who were welcomed into the United States by the Statue of Liberty and made America their home.

From successful businessmen, to a pioneering physician, to artists who enrich our lives through art and music and those who dedicate their lives to the advancement of our community through philanthropy, service to church and our organizations, the eight Armenians represent a cross-section of our ever-expanding reality, Asbarez reports.
The National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, which awards the medals, announced that Varant Frank Melkonian, Dr. Garo M. Tertzakian, Ara Tekian, Joan Agajanian Quinn, Lucine Mardirosian, Harvey, Andy Andranik Madadian, Ruth Bedevian and Kurken Yetvart Berksanlar will receive medals of honor.
According to the NECO website, “the Ellis Island Medals of Honor embody the spirit of America in their celebration of patriotism, tolerance, brotherhood and diversity. They recognize individuals who have made it their mission to share with those less fortunate their wealth of knowledge, indomitable courage, boundless compassion, unique talents and selfless generosity; all while maintaining the traditions of their ethnic heritage as they uphold the ideals and spirit of America. As always, NECO remains dedicated to the maintenance and restoration of America’s greatest symbol of its immigrant history, Ellis Island.”
Past Armenian-American Ellis Island Medal recipient s include, Harry Nadjarian, Mike Sarian, Vahe Karapetian, Elizabeth Aghbabian, Maria Mehranian, Dalida Keuroghlian and Christopher Atamian among dozens of others.

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Kim Kardashian, Armenian Ambassador in honor of Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles “

June 8, 2016 By administrator

kim kardashian hospitalKim Kardashian was in recent days in New York where her husband Kanye West was to give a concert. Before New York, the queen of American reality shows was in Los Angeles where she was received by Paul Viviano director of the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, where Kim Kardashian was honored to have been part of “honor Armenian Ambassadors children’s Hospital Los Angeles. “ She was accompanied by the Archbishop of the Armenian Church, Archbishop Derderian Hovnan who was also a guest of honor. Kim Kardashian was pleased that his work recognized by the Armenian community and the children’s hospital. Kim Kardashian (35) which helps for 8 years already this hospital in Los Angeles. “The Armenian Ambassadors Hospital Los Angeles Children” is a group formed by Armenians who financially support the development of structures for sick children.

Krikor Amirzayan

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