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    PRESS RELEASE
    Hamazkayin Cultural Forum
    P.O. Box. 70-1028 Antelias
    Beirut, Lebanon
    Contact: Arin Kalousdian
    Tel: +961 (4) 71-56-84
    Fax: +961 (1) 71-56-92
    E-mail: [email protected]
    Web: http://forum.hamazkayin.com

    Hamazkayin Educational and Cultural Society Announces Applications
    Being Accepted for 2007 Cultural Forum

    The Hamazkayin Educational and Cultural Society is currently accepting
    applications for its 2007 Cultural Forum to be held in Yerevan,
    Armenia, from July 15-29. All college-aged individuals are encouraged
    to apply.

    The Hamazkayin Cultural Forum is an annual event that started in 1995
    with the aim to unite young Armenians from around the world to learn
    more about Armenian art, history, culture, society, and modern life in
    the homeland. It is a unique opportunity for people to visit Armenia
    for the first time-or as a returning visitor-and meet with fellow
    Armenians from around the globe who are interested in learning more
    about their people's past as well as where they are headed.

    The Forum is an excellent way for college-aged Armenians to come
    together and share ideas about what they envision as being important
    for them, and if they don't have a thorough understanding of their
    history and culture, the Forum is a great medium to learn about
    them. Plus, it gives people an excellent opportunity to visit
    Armenia. The Forum also aims at bringing together students with
    diverse backgrounds and create a melting pot where they can form close
    bonds with one another which goes beyond the Forum.

    There is no limit to the amount of culture that can be experienced in
    Armenia. Each evening you can find multiple concerts, plays, and music
    clubs to attend for entertainment. On most evenings classical
    performances can be heard in one of Yerevan's many chamber concert
    halls, and in some restaurants visitors have the pleasure of hearing
    authentic folk music any night of the week. Jazz and rock clubs have
    become quite noticeable, and for those who enjoy dancing, there are
    dozens of discos located throughout the city.

    Most of Armenia's cultural legacy however is found outside Yerevan, in
    virtually all regions of the country. Armenia is home to
    hundreds-perhaps thousands-of churches both preserved and in
    ruins. There are also ancient fortresses and other fascinating
    structures to see, including a pagan temple in the town of
    Garni. Another prominent site definitely worth visiting is the
    Sardarabad Memorial and History Museum, built on the very site where
    the historic battle was won against the Turks, signifying the founding
    of the first Armenian republic.

    During the Forum attendees have the opportunity to hear lectures,
    delivered by prominent intellectuals and academics such as
    Prof. Richard G. Hovannisian, Dr. Vahakn Dadrian, Prof. Herant
    Markarian and others.

    To learn more about the Forum and how to apply, visit
    http://forum.hamazkayin.com. You can send an email to
    [email protected] with specific questions. All applications must be
    received by June 1, 2007.

    Hamazkayin is a worldwide organization with chapters in many countries
    that aims to preserve and promote Armenian art, history, and
    literature. Its goal is to educate people about the humanities
    relating to the Armenian people and perpetuate Armenian culture.
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