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September 29, 2015
AGBU Melbourne Hosts an Evening to Celebrate Armenian Literature
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On August 24, AGBU Melbourne, in collaboration with the Armenian Aginian School, hosted a literary evening to celebrate the poetry and literature of several notable Armenian literary figures.
On August 24, AGBU Melbourne, in collaboration with the Armenian Aginian School, hosted a literary evening to celebrate the poetry and literature of several notable Armenian literary figures. Many of these figures were victims of the Armenian Genocide and their work has helped relate the Armenian experience to countless generations since 1915. The students and teachers of the Armenian Aginian School recited the poetry of pre-eminent Armenian poets. These included the works of Taniel Varoujan, Ruben Sevag, Krikor Zohrab, Yeroukhan, and Siamanto, among others. Along with these recitations, the biographies of these figures were also presented alongside numerous video presentations.
“It is heartening to hear the voices of Siamanto, Varoujan and Krikor Zohrab from the lips of Aginian students – our future generation. A nation survives and grows through retaining culture, language and literature,” said Maral Tchorbadjian, AGBU Melbourne chairperson.
Natalie Kechichian, a teacher at the school, recited “Argaytz Jrak” by Taniel Varoujan and emphasised the importance of this body of work: “These works of literature go to the very heart of what it means to be an Armenian. It carries not only the pain, suffering, sacrifice of the Armenian experience, but also its immense beauty. These poems help me connect to my ancestors,” she said.
This event is one in a series hosted by AGBU Melbourne to mark the centenary of the Armenian Genocide. Under the theme of “Honouring the fallen, celebrating our survival,” AGBU Melbourne has hosted the ArmeniaFest community festival, which attracted over a thousand patrons, and staged a production of 100 Years Later.
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