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  • Homenetmen Scouts Day 2012

    AYF London Khanasor
    Suite 535
    56 Gloucester Road
    London
    SW7 4UB
    UK
    [email protected]


    HOMENETMEN SCOUTS DAY 2012


    Saturday March 17th saw another success through with Homenetmen London
    as She celebrated Her 33rd birthday. The day was filled with
    celebrations on behalf of both the scouts themselves and the audience,
    marking the momentous occasion. The event only added to the already
    wealthy bank of memorable Scouts Days, and everyone who took part,
    either in performance themselves or helping backstage, was filled with
    pride by the end of the evening.

    To begin, the scouts started with the traditional marching sequence
    conducted and performed by senior scouts. Subsequent to this was the
    opening ceremony, which consisted of all of the scouts standing on stage
    in uniform, some receiving ranks, grades and certificates of sorts, as
    well as a range of speeches given by senior members of both Homenetmen
    and the wider community.

    This formal section was followed by a short interval, after which the
    show itself began. The theme of the production was `The Life of
    a Scout', starring Tigran Poghosyan as Antranik, your typical
    Homenetmen-agan Scout. Following the format of an interview the show
    highlighted key points in the scouting life of Antranik, whose memories
    were played out by the rest of the scouts.

    Kaylig Ardzvig, the younger scouts, started off the performance with a
    gymnastics-style routine to demonstrate the discipline and perfection,
    as well as the recreation which Homenetmen provides for their scouts.
    They followed this with a distinctive `raid' sketch from
    camp, where Antranik was left crushed after he accidentally allowed
    raiders to steal the flag while guarding the campsite at night. Ari
    Arenoush, the older scouts, took over from this point, portraying a
    number of short performances such as a contemporary Armenian song and a
    more traditional Homenetmen song which was sang in uniform. One section
    entailed the display of the opinions of some scouts on what it is to be
    Armenian, to signify the stage of realisation of identity within the
    youth of the Diaspora. The younger girls of Ari Arenoush then performed
    a traditional Armenian dance, followed by a `human
    construction' by the boys, on top of which sat one of the
    Ardzvigs, waving an Armenian flag. This picturesque display was the
    perfect ending for all of the performances.

    Homenetmen London was lucky to receive a number of short video messages
    from other chapters of the organisation around the world such as
    Armenia, Lebanon and France, wishing the London chapter a happy
    birthday. These clips were shown towards the end of the production,
    portraying the real sense of global community which Homenetmen as an
    organisation symbolises.

    The evening ended with the ceremonial cutting of the birthday cake,
    followed by the `Miyoutyan Yerk', which brought all
    members of the organisation, leaders and scouts, onto the stage,
    portraying the genuine sense of family which exists, and always has
    done, within Homenetmen.

    Credit must be given to Anieka Sayadian and her group of artistic
    helpers for the perfect construction of the amazing backdrop, as well as
    to all members of the technical crew and to those behind the scenes who
    ensured that the evening ran smoothly and seamlessly. The leaders and
    scouts worked together harmoniously, and successfully depicted the
    values and principles of Homenetmen's scouting life.

    Attending the event were not just the parents but also community
    dignitaries including Bishop Vahan Hovhanessian, Primate of the Armenian
    Church in the UK; H.E. Karine Kazinian, Armenia's ambassador to
    the UK; Mr Ara Palamoudian, chairman of the ACCC; Reverend Father
    Shenork Baghdassarian, honourary guests Mrs Violet Tadevossian and Mrs
    Sella Tenjukian; and of course representatives from Homenetmen's
    sister organisations.

    The evening was spent, the children exhausted, the parents and other
    audience members beaming with pride. Overall, any attendee would tell
    you that Scouts Day 2012 was another phenomenal success. Happy Birthday
    Homenetmen London!



    Ike Stepanian (AYF London)

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