Armenian Genocide Walk to be held in PhiladelphiaApril 11, 2012 - 15:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On Saturday, April 28, for the fifth consecutive year, the Armenian Genocide Walk will take place in Philadelphia, U.S., providing an opportunity for the entire Philadelphia community to gather to commemorate the 97th anniversary of the Genocide, and educate the public on Turkish denial of the atrocities committed against the Armenians in the Ottoman Empire from 1915-18, The Armenian Weekly reported. Hundreds will gather at the Mher Statue by the Philadelphia Museum of Art and walk through the streets of Philadelphia to rally and bring exposure to the cause. At the conclusion of the walk, a program will be held on the lawn of the Independence Hall Visitor’s Center featuring keynote speaker, renowned Turkish scholar, Dr. Taner Akcam. The program will also include participation by local dignitaries, community leaders, and clergymen with performances by the Jampa Band and Hamazkayin Meghri Dance Group. With support from the Philadelphia Armenian Inter-Communal Committee, the Philadelphia Armenian Genocide Walk is sponsored by youth representatives from area churches and organizations who have worked tirelessly to develop a meaningful and special opportunity for the Philadelphia Armenian community - and nearby communities - to come together to make an appeal for justice. On April 24, Armenian Martyrs’ Day, the Philadelphia Armenian Inter-Communal Committee will sponsor a Requiem Service, wreath-laying, and cultural program at Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, 101 Ashmead Road, Cheltenham, Pa., beginning at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. It is organized by all five Philadelphia Armenian churches, and will feature students of the Armenian Sisters Academy performing songs and recitations, as well as an address by Armenian Genocide Walk co-chair Vicken Bazarbashian. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |