Armenian festival at Woodbury University in CaliforniaApril 8, 2009 - 01:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Thousands packed the Woodbury University (California, US) quad Sunday for an Armenian cultural festival that featured song, dance and Middle Eastern food.Teen dance groups wore traditional costumes while performing a set of routines that left older visitors peering over the shoulders of onlookers who crowded around a dance floor to watch with pride, Glendale News Press reports. Visitors browsed vendor booths from local businesses, ate kabobs, ice cream and cotton candy, and mostly spent time chatting with family, friends and strangers while listening to Armenian hits echo through the outdoor area. The gathering was a celebration of culture that was organized by college students and drew visitors from across Southern California, said event organizer Arsen Dzhanikyan. "Enjoying one's culture and celebrating one's identity is a must," said Dzhanikyan, who is a senior at Woodbury and president of the university's Armenian Students' Assn. The event was a collaboration of Armenian student groups from 12 colleges and universities throughout Southern California, including USC, UCLA, Cal State Northridge, Cal State Los Angeles and Glendale Community College.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Related sections Topic Latest news Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation  Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia.Armenian cemetery in Fresno hit by arsons six times since January Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance.Iran vows to “decisively” defend sovereignty, national interests The Iranian embassy in Armenia has defended its “defensive and proportional action in in occupied Palestine.” |
