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Armenians from Montreal celebrating Armenian FestivalJuly 17, 2009 - 01:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenians from all over Laval, Montreal and areas even further got together for one of Quebec's biggest annual celebrations of Armenian culture in the days leading up to this past Canada Day.The Armenian Festival attracted thousands of local Armenians who enjoyed traditional foods, midway games, dancing and live music, to remind them of their Armenian roots and culture. As many as 9,000 Laval residents are of Armenian descent, Laval News reports. Organized as a fundraiser by members of the Sourp Kevork Armenian Apostolic Church, it is one of the largest festivals local Armenians stage. "We organize every year an Armenian festival in Laval and everyone is welcome," said Sarkis Majarian, one of the organizers. "It's to collect money to build a church, and for some activities for the young generation, such as basketball, hockey." Among the dignitaries who dropped by were the Armenian Orthodox archbishop from Montreal, Bloc Québécois MP for Laval Nicole Demers, Chomedey Liberal MNA Guy Ouellette, Laval city councillor Ginette Bernier and others. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |