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  • 2006 Hamazkayin Summer Forum

    Hamazkayin Cultural Forum
    10 Rue Hussein Beyhoum
    Beirut, Lebanon
    Tel: +961 (1) 37-24-55
    Email: [email protected]
    Web: http://forum.hamazkayin.com


    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Hamazkayin Cultural Forum Applications Being Accepted for 2006

    The Hamazkayin Cultural Forum Committee is currently accepting
    applications for its 2006 gathering to be held in Yerevan, Armenia,
    from July 16-30. 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.

    "This is definitely an excellent way for college-aged Armenians to
    come together and share ideas about what they envision as being
    important for them," stated Asbed Kotchikian, Co-Chairperson of
    the Forum Executive Committee, "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."

    "I know people who have formed close bonds with one another after
    attending a Forum in the past," he added.

    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 will have the opportunity to hear several
    lectures, including one given by Dr. Richard G. Hovannisian, Professor
    of Armenian and Near Eastern History at the University of California,
    Los Angeles. He is the author of numerous works, including The Republic
    of Armenia, Vols I-IV, and The Armenian Holocaust.

    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 15, 2006.

    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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