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    SINGAPORE ARMENIAN HERITAGE COMMITTEE PLANNING A WEEKLONG FESTIVE EVENTS IN 2010

    PanARMENIAN.Net
    16.09.2009 01:45 GMT+04:00

    /PanARMENIAN.Net/ The Singapore Armenian Heritage Committee on 15th of
    September announced plans for a series of extraordinary events to be
    held in Singapore during the week of October 4, 2010, Reuters reports.

    The Committee expects this celebration to be the largest gathering
    of Armenians and their friends in Singapore in modern history. The
    weeklong celebration will include a diverse range of cultural,
    economic development, and festive events highlighting the Armenian
    community and its contributions to Singapore.

    The Celebration is open to all who have a positive interest in
    strengthening relations with Singapore, Armenia, and the global
    Armenian Diaspora.

    Internationally recognized Armenian entertainers will perform as part
    of the Celebration, which will be attended by local and international
    dignitaries. In addition, organizers are reaching out to Armenians
    and their friends throughout the world as well as to the Government
    of the Republic of Armenia to join the celebration.

    The Committee is planning an evening Gala at the Armenian-founded
    Raffles Hotel highlighting Armenian contributions to Singapore and
    other countries along the Silk Road. Special religious and cultural
    events will be held at Singapore`s oldest church, the Armenian Church
    of St. Gregory the Illuminator Singapore, to commemorate the Church`s
    175th Anniversary.

    Committee Chairman Paul B. Kazarian, Chairman and CEO of Japonica
    Partners, commented, "This celebration is a wonderful opportunity
    for Armenians and their friends around the world to learn from the
    extraordinary success stories in Singapore."

    Former United States Ambassador to Singapore and Committee Co-Chair,
    Frank Lavin, stated, "This is a great opportunity to strengthen the
    Armenian community and its ties to Singapore."

    Significant Armenian contributions to Singapore include: the first
    Christian Church, St. Gregory; the renowned Raffles Hotel; the National
    Flower, Va and, the leading national newspaper, the Straits Times.

    Haig Didizian, a prominent member of the international Armenian
    community, noted "Armenians throughout the world should attend the
    celebration and experience the rich culture of both Singapore and its
    Armenian community, and to witness firsthand the significance of the
    Church in Armenian life."

    Professor Tommy Koh, Ambassador-At-Large at the Singapore Ministry
    of Foreign Affairs observed, "Strengthening the Armenian community
    in Singapore is a great benefit to all," and encourages all to visit
    and experience firsthand the wonders of Singapore.
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