100th anniv. of 20 Hunchakian Gallows commemorated in LAJune 16, 2015 - 14:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An overflow crowed of more than 1400 attended the 100 anniversary commemoration of the 20 Hunchakian Gallows, which was held on Sunday, June 14, 2015. The event took place in the historical Alex theater in Glendale, where the event was announced on the theater’s bright marquee, Massis Post reports. The evening MC was Zovig Koroglian. Vahan Khodanian delivered the Armenian Council of America’s message, after which ACA Chairman Sevak Khatchadourian introduced the elected officials who were present. Afterward, he presented “Stephan Sabah-Gulian Humanitarian Award” to Rep. Adam Shiff for his efforts for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide. After receiving a standing ovation, Rep. Shiff delivered a short speech expressing his gratitude for the award. He said that he is proud to represent his Armenian constituents in the congress, and promised to double his efforts for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide. Event’s other speakers were SDHP Central Committee chairman Hagop Dikranian, political activist from Armenia Sarkis Hazbanian, Armenian Church Western Diocese Primate Arch. Hovnan Derderian and SDHP Western Region chairman Gabriel Moloyan. An artistic program of Armenian national and patriotic songs and poems was presented with the participation of “Sipan” Choir, conducted by Henrik Annasian, Nor Serount Cultural Association’s dance troupe, well known poetry reciter Noune Avedissian and talented singers Salpi Mayilian, Arno Mcrtchian and Hagop Hagopian. 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. |