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    CEREMONY OF "CILICIA" SAILER'S DEPARTURE FROM THAMES RIVER TAKES PLACE IN LONDON

    Noyan Tapan
    Armenians Today
    May 31 2006

    LONDON, MAY 31, NOYAN TAPAN - ARMENIANS TODAY. The ceremony of
    "Cilicia" sailer's departure from the famous St. Katharine's Dock
    on the Thames River in London took place on May 28. The Armenian
    Ambassador to the UK Vahe Gabrielian made an opening address. He
    congratulated those present on the Day of the First Republic of
    Armenia, and, speaking about the meaning of this day, noted that
    the day of "Cilicia" sailer's departure was not chosen by accident
    and signifies the inflexible will and consistency of an Armenian
    realizing his cherished dreams. He expressed confidence that the feat
    of "Cilicia" sailer's crew will be an example for others to follow in
    their efforts to make the Republic of Armenia prosperous. Chairwoman of
    the Armenian-British multiparty parliamentary group baroness Caroline
    Cox recited her poem to "Cilicia". Chairman of the Comunity and Church
    Council of Great Britain Ara Palamudian and writer-publicist Zori
    Balayan also made speeches. The national anthems of the RA and the
    UK were performed, the choir of St. Eghishe Church sang. Hundreds
    of people attended the event. According to the RA MFA Press and
    Information Department, a reception was held at St. Katharine's Dock's
    sailing club on the evening of May 26, at which members of the Armenian
    community, as well ambassadors and representatives of the diplomatic
    corps accredited to London and heads of local government bodies were
    present. The Armenian Ambassador to the UK Vahe Gabrielian, Chairman
    of the commission on organization of "Cilicia" sailer's departure,
    Director of Christian Solidarity Worldwide Stuart Windsor and the
    sailer's annalist Zori Balayan delivered speeches. Over the last
    fifteen days, the film "Navigation by 7 Seas" was shown 5 times in
    community organizations. BBC covered the departure of the "Cilicia"
    sailer several times on May 25, with one of the programs being
    broadcast live from the vessel. Tower Bridge in London was opened on
    the occasion of the "Cilicia" sailer's departure.
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