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August 04, 2008
AGBU Lebanon District Celebrates 50th Anniversary of "Khosnag" Monthly
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Joint choir of the Garmirian and Nazarianschools, led by Nora Yeghiayan, delights the audience at the "Khosnag" 50th-anniversary celebration. -
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Members of the "Spitak" choral group performing at the golden jubilee celebration of "Khosnag" at the AGBU Demirdjian Center in Beirut on June 15, 2008.
On June 15, 2008, the golden jubilee anniversary of the AGBU Lebanon District Committee's Armenian-language "Khosnag" publication ("Announcer" in English) was marked with a special celebration at the AGBU Demirdjian Center in Antelias, Lebanon. In attendance were Bishop Kegham Khacherian, Prelate of the Diocese of Lebanon, members of AGBU Lebanon District Committee, members of the executive committee of the local Armenian Youth Association (AYA), and many devoted readers of "Khosnag."
Angele Misisian delivered the opening remarks, in which she elaborated on the influence that "Khosnag" has had on generations of Armenian youth and young professionals. Writer and educator Jirair Tanielian, and former "Khosnag" editors Bariur Aghbashian and Aram Sepetjian reflected on the periodical's history and the role it has played in Lebanese-Armenian life, also making reference to its offshoot the "Khosnag-Badanegan" ("Khosnag-Youth") periodical.
Words of congratulations were then offered by Garo Jeghelian, chairman of AYA Executive Committee, and Avedis Demirdjian, chairman of the AGBU Lebanon District Committee. Rosette Alemian, in turn, was invited to read the official words of AGBU Central Board of Directors President Berge Setrakian on the occasion. Finally, current "Khosnag" editor Hampig Mardirossian took to the podium to share his feelings about the publication.
Plaques were awarded to all the past editors of "Khosnag": Onnig Sarkissian (1957-1959), Levon Vartan (1961-1963), Sarkis Minassian (1964-1973), Aram Sepetjian and Bariur Aghbashian. Family members of the two deceased editors, Sarkissian and Vartan, accepted plaques in their honor.
The 50th-anniversary celebration also featured an artistic program of song, dance and recitation by various student groups, including the Garmirian and Nazarian schools' choral group, which was led by Nora Yeghiayan; Raffi Arakelian (piano and organ); Toukhig Avedisian (recitation); Arin Cherchian and Houri Babahekian (dance); Anna Batouzian and Ani Madjoulian (solos) and the AGBU "Spitak" choral group.
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