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  • Haigazian U. celebrates the 10th Anniversary of its Cultural Hour

    PRESS RELEASE
    Haigazian University
    From: Mira Yardemian
    Public Relations Director
    Mexique Street, Kantari, Beirut
    P.O.Box. 11-1748
    Riad El Solh 1107 2090
    Tel: 01-353010/1/2
    01-349230/1


    Haigazian University celebrates the 10th Anniversary of its Cultural Hour


    Beirut, October 26, 2007- On October 25, 2007, Haigazian University
    marked the 10th Anniversary of its Cultural Hour, with an illustrated
    lectured entitled "the Ancient Glory of Yerevan- Erepouni", presented by
    Dr. Arda Ekmekji, Dean of the University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

    The ceremony opened with the welcoming words of the University's Public
    Relations Director, Mira Yardemian. "The regularly organized cultural
    activities once a month, over a span of 10 years, reached out to all the
    Lebanese and foreign public, thus turning Haigazian University into a
    prominent cultural centre, highly regarded in local and foreign
    communities", Yardemian said.

    Then, Dr. Ekmekji introduced to the audience the ancient capital of
    Armenia, Yerevan, concentrating on its early chapter in history, in the
    8th century B.C. "The city of Erepouni was a big military and
    administrative Urartian city that included a royal palace, two temples,
    a throne room, private quarters, storage cellars and servants sections",
    Ekmekji noted.

    The audience was amazed looking at the beautifully ornamented walls
    covered with paintings dating to the 7th century B.C., featuring the
    major divinities of the city.

    Ekmekji also pointed out that the city of Erepouni survived throughout
    the centuries and developed into many names, such as Irvouni, Irpuni and
    finally modern Yerevan.

    President Paul Haidostian expressed his gratitude in a word of
    appreciation, considering Dr. Ekmekji as the main instrumental force in
    launching the Cultural Hour @ Haigazian University, its director, and
    administrator. Ekmekji received from President Haidostian a trophy in
    grateful recognition of her leadership in promoting culture and
    learning.

    For 10 years loyal photographer of the Cultural Hour, Zaven Vartan was
    also honored with a bouquet of flowers.

    The event concluded with cutting the celebratory cake of the occasion.
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