SARF HyeAID 3 raises another $100,000 for Syrian ArmeniansMay 6, 2014 - 10:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The most recent Syrian Armenian Relief Fund (SARF) HyeAID 3 concert at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, California, was held on April 29 and raised one more $100,000 for Syrian Armenians, according to Asbarez. SARF had sent the earlier $100,000 to help the Armenians who were displaced from their ancestral homes in Kessab, within days of the attack on March 21. The concert started with medley of Aram Khachaturian’s music, with Armen Aharonian on the piano, accompanied by his orchestra. Artist-broadcast journalist Nune Avetisyan opened up the concert by reciting poetry by Vahan Tekeyan “Gantsrevé Dghas” (My son it’s raining – in reference to crying). She also made opening remarks thanking the audience for supporting SARF and the volunteer artists, by their attendance, and quoted poet Parouyr Sevak to show the determination of the Armenian people throughout history with “We exist, we shall prevail and multiply.” SARF Executive Committee chairperson Zaven Khanjian said: “What’s happening in Syria is the latest chapter of the annihilation of our race that started with the heinous crime of the Young Turks in the Ottoman Empire a century ago. This time, not only under the watchful eyes of the world, but the direct involvement and encouragement of some.” The program continued with alternating performances of songs, instrumental music and dance, with a dash of poetry. Photo: Asbarez 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 | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |