Genocide centennial to be marked with candlelight vigil in BurbankMarch 28, 2015 - 10:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian community of Burbank, California, U.S., will commemorate the centennial anniversary of the Genocide on Tuesday, April 7, when the Burbank City Council will present its annual Proclamation in Recognition of the Armenian Genocide. At 5:30 pm, a remembrance program will be held at the Burbank City Hall, during which the City Council will present its Proclamation. The program will be followed by a candlelit walk from Burbank City Hall to the Burbank Youth Center, where a commemoration program will take place at 7 pm. The Candlelight Vigil is the Burbank community’s annual commemoration event for the Armenian Genocide. It is organized by the Armenian Youth Federation, Burbank “Varak” Chapter; the Armenian National Committee of America, Burbank; the Burbank Homenetmen “Sipan” Chapter; the Armenian Relief Society, Burbank “Araz” Chapter; and the John Burroughs High School Armenian Language Club. The Armenian Genocide The Armenian Genocide (1915-23) was the deliberate and systematic destruction of the Armenian population of the Ottoman Empire during and just after World War I. It was characterized by massacres and deportations, involving forced marches under conditions designed to lead to the death of the deportees, with the total number of deaths reaching 1.5 million. 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. |