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    New Children's Publication, `Gakavig,' Unveiled

    http://www.asbarez.com/77740/new-childre n%e2%80%99s-publication-%e2%80%98gakavig%e2%80%99- unveiled/
    By Asbarez Staff on Feb 19th, 2010

    BURBANK - `Gakavig' children's magazine was launched in Los Angeles on
    February 3. The unveiling of the magazine was hosted by the `Shoghart
    Gallery' located in Burbank. Among the attendees were representatives
    from the community media, Armenian schools, the Western Diocese and
    Western Prelacy of the United States as well as friends and supporters
    of Gakavig.

    `As exciting and pleasant the initiation of such a project can be it
    is also a very responsible production, full of future challenges and
    obstacles. I fully realize the extent of the responsibility this
    venture entails and feel completely ready to overcome them', says the
    managing editor of the magazine and the person behind this project,
    Juliette Davtian.

    Mistress of Ceremonies Liza Jiguerian-Manoyan welcomed the guests and
    invited Rev. Ardag Demirdjian representing Western Prelate Archbishop
    Moushegh Mardirossian and Very Rev. Hovsep Hagopian representing
    Western Primate Archbishop Hovnan Derderian to perform the official
    blessing ceremony of Gakavig.

    In her opening remarks Jiguerian-Manoyan welcomed such a long awaited
    magazine in the Armenian community wishing Gakavig future success and
    growth. She expressed hope that the children's magazine will reach
    every child in the Armenian community and will play its unique role in
    the Armenian education of our future generation.

    Subsequently, Jiguerian-Manoyan read the congratulatory letter
    received from the Armenia's Diaspora Minister Hranoush Hagopyan who
    stated, `During these difficult times I wish you a peaceful path and
    successful creative achievement as you have begun the sacred mission
    of trying to preserve the Armenian language, the most powerful weapon
    of our nation within the hearts of our future generation.'

    In her remarks, Davtian said, `If up until a few hours ago Gakavig was
    the result of my personal vision and desire, starting from now it
    belongs to all of us here and to the entire Armenian community and it
    must be everyone's responsibility to safeguard this magazine and help
    in it's growth and enhancement.'

    Davtian expressed her sincere gratitude to the major sponsor of the
    magazine, Haigoush Keghinian-Kohler, for her genuine enthusiasm and
    input in this project. Davtian declared Keghinian-Kohler the official
    godmother of the publication and thanked her for her vision and
    guidance. Davtian also also thanked Mr & Mrs Neshan Peroomian for
    their financial contribution.

    Following the welcoming remarks, the traditional unveiling ceremony
    took place with the participation of editors, guests and benefactors
    in attendance, who anointed the inaugural issue with wine.

    Gakavig is a colorful monthly intended for 3 to 7 year olds. The
    magazine has colorful artwork and features stories, poems, riddles,
    songs, cut-and-paste projects, children's cooking projects, a bit of
    science, and more. Using classical Armenian spelling, the magazine is
    in both Eastern and Western Armenian.

    Gakavig is available through several Armenian schools and in Southern
    California grocery stores. Subscriptions are available by calling
    1-818-548-2438 or writing [email protected].
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