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August 18, 2009
Celebrating 20 Years of AGBU's Presence in Melbourne
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Members of the AGBU Melbourne Executive Committee cutting the ceremonial cake during the special anniversary celebration at The Langham Melbourne (left to right): Gloria Hotakorzian, Avedis Semerjian, Chapter Chair Maral Tchorbadjian, Dikran Artaner, Yeran Kassardjian, Hovnan Torosian (absent - Berdj Tchakerian). -
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Members of AGBU Melbourne's 20th Anniversary Ball Committee (left to right): Vrej Sarafian, Anne Tcheupdjian, Gloria Hotakorzian, Maral Tchorbadjian, Diana Tchakerian, Ohannes Gulbenkian (absent - Verkin Torosian). -
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Some of the guests of AGBU Melbourne's 20th-Anniversary Ball on May 16, 2009, including (far left) the Very Reverend Father Giragos Davtyan.
On May 16, 2009, over 200 people gathered to celebrate 20 years of AGBU's establishment in Melbourne, Australia. The chapter's 20th-Anniversary Grand Ball was held at The Langham Melbourne, one of Australia's premiere hotels.
The event was organized by members of the Ball Committee, comprised of Diana Tchakerian, Anne Tcheupdjian, Verkin Torossian, Ohannes Gulbenkian, Vrej Sarafian, Chairperson Maral Tchorbadjian and Vice-Chairperson and the evening's MC, Gloria Hotakorzian. After spending months of event planning, the organizers were thrilled with the results. With speeches held to a minimum, the night was devoted to fun.
The lavish and elegant evening was filled with nearly six hours of exquisite food and wine, combined with hip, upbeat music and lots of dancing. The music was courtesy of Furia, a 14-piece Latin Show Band, along with Melbourne-based Armenian singer Kevork. The lively performers were able to encourage even the most shy and apprehensive attendees out on the dance floor.
With their tireless work and dedication, the committee succeeded in creating a memorable evening for all in attendance. Committee member Diana Tchakerian said of the evening, "Everyone who attended this special celebration went away absolutely satisfied with all aspects of the evening and were proud to have been part of a fitting celebration for an esteemed organization, which will no doubt enjoy many more similar celebrations in the decades to come."
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