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January 28, 2008
Children Give Magical Christmas Concert in Yerevan
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A view of the January 13 "The Secret of Light" concert at Aram Khachaturian Hall in Yerevan, Armenia. -
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Some of the young performers dancing as part of "The Secret of Light" Christmas performance sponsored by the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and AGBU.
On January 13, 2007, the children of the AGBU Children's Centers and other youth centers administered by the Holy See of Etchmiadzin performed a two-hour concert entitled "The Secret of Light" at the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall in Yerevan, Armenia. The event was sponsored by the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and AGBU.
Telling the fantastical and magical story of Santa Claus and Snow White traveling the whole world, the performance followed the journey in search of the secret of light but could not find it. The children traveled through a fantasy world, which included a stop on the famed magical planet of the renowned French children's story, The Little Prince. Finally, after many stops and diversions, some kind and wise people helped them to uncover the secret. Together they lit candles and Christmas tree lights with that secret, bringing love and warmth, faith and devotion to the children.
Father Grikor Khachatrian, spiritual head of the AGBU Children's Centers and Youth Centers, conveyed the message of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, and brought sacks full of toys and sweets for all the participants of the evening's program.
There are seven youth centers administered by the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, including the three AGBU Children's Centers in Yerevan, and four other centers in Vanadzor, Ashtarak, Etchmiadzin, and Kanaker. Over 4,000 children attend the seven youth centers, where they gain artistic, spiritual and cultural education. During the January 13 concert, Father Grikor spoke about his hope that the number of Youth Centers will increase in the future, especially in the rural areas, so that the children living there will also have an opportuni
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