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  • Armenian Genocide commemoration in Sweden

    PRESS RELEASE
    Assembly of Armenians of Europe
    Rue de Treves 10, 1050 Brussels
    Tel: +32 2 647 08 01
    Fax: +32 2 647 02 00

    The Armenian Community in Sweden paid homage to the memory of victims of
    the Armenian Genocide of 1915

    Stockholm, 02/05/04 - On April 24, 2004 in Uppsala, Sweden the Armenian
    Community of Sweden and many foreign representatives paid homage to the
    memory of the victims of Armenian Genocide. Many came to Uppsala from
    far cities to take part in the commemoration soiree, organized by the
    Union of Armenian Associations in Sweden, Swedish Armenian organizations
    and the Swedish Church. The commemoration ceremony took place in the
    main church of Uppsala.

    The bells of this wonderful church rang to the memory of the victims of
    the Armenian genocide and the Armenian flag fluttered over Uppsala from
    the eminent highness of the church. The anthem of the Republic of
    Armenia was performed and the service was given to the repose of
    victims. The service was followed by a concert. The public admired the
    recitals of Arpine Zakhinian with the piano accompaniment of Lilit
    Soukiassian, the performances of Karine Sedrakian, Karine Gevrogyan,
    Swedish singer Annette Taranton and the duduk of Hayk Hakobian. Sting
    Lundstrom the Swedish poet recited his poems dedicated to Armenian
    people, and Jan Gustavson performed the Armenian traditional song
    "Krunk" on his trumpet.

    Goran Gunner, professor at Faculty of Baptist Theology in Stockholm and
    honored worker at the research department of the Swedish Church, author
    of the book "Nostalgia for Ararat" reminded the public of the bitter
    historical truth and the wishes of the Armenian people aspiring to
    justice.

    Garo Hakopian the chairman of the Union of Armenian Associations in
    Sweden and Assembly of Armenians of Europe made a speech on the subject
    "the present and the past". He noted "to forget the past means not to
    see the present, not to see the present means not to have future. We
    believe that our people, in spite of all difficulties will create
    brighter future. "

    Union of Armenian Associations in Sweden
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