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Mozart’s Requiem to the memory of the victims of the Armenian GenocideOn April 24, the State Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia, performed Mozart’s Requiem under the guidance of Lior Shambadal, invited conductor from Israel, at Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall. The Choir part was performed by the Armenian Chamber Choir and Hover soloists.
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Musical pieces devoted to the Armenian GenocideOne year ago, on April 24, the Armenian spectator for the first time listened to the Requiem by Tigran Mansuryan dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Genocide. Before that, there had been quite a number of other works created in different genres, which were all dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Genocide. Today the fourth generation of musicians continues to make music devoted to the Genocide.
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Concert of Vostan Hayots Rock Band for the recognition of the Armenian GenocideThe members of Vostan Hayots Rock Band are convinced, that “hereafter, April 24 should be not only a day of mourning, but also a day of fight”. In the evening of April 24, the concert of the band took place in Mezzo Club under the title “Rock against Genocide”.
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Genocide Studies: prospects and issuesAs the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide draws nearer, it can become a turning point in the process of the international recognition of Armenian’s big tradegy, provided the commemorative actions are not limited to exhibitions, protests and film shootings. It’s been widely voiced out that there is a lack of fundamental studies on the Armenian Genocide and our scholars are passive in the international academic circles.
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Commemoration ceremonies devoted to the memory of Genocide victims at the Mother See of Holy EtchmiaThe Supreme Patriarch of Armenians offered a Repose of Souls service at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin after paying tribute to the memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide at Tsitsernakaberd Memorial. Special eventsto the memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide continued in the Ruben Sevak Museum. Later, the Catholicos Karekin II received U.S. Congressional delegation headed by the Congressman Ed Royce, the Chairman of the United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Torchlight march to Tsitsernakaberd MemorialEvery year, on April 23, a torchlight march is organized to Tsitsernakaberd Memorial to remember the victims of the Armenian Genocide. This year the participants again included the clergy of the Armenian Church and the youth of Araratian Patriarchal Diocese. The participants extended a joint prayer in Tsitsernakaberd Memorial.
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“Good Tidings of Resurrection”: candle-march to Republic SquareToday, at the conclusion of the Candlelight Divine Liturgy held in St. Sarkis Cathedral of Araratian Patriarchal Diocese, the members of Church Youth Union headed to Republic Square holding lamps lighted from the source lantern.
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April 18 – International Day of Monument and SitesOn April 18 Erebuni Historical and Archaeological Museum-Reserve and ICOMOS/Armenia celebrated the International Day of Monuments and Sites. The programme “Regional Co-operation for the Cultural Heritage Development” implemented in Armenia with the funding of the European Union in Armenia has been finalized.
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Benefactor of Holy Mother of God Church in Tsovinar villageOn September 21, 2012, Holy Mother of God Church was built in Tsovinar village of Gegharkunik Marz to replace the former earthen church risen in the same spot. The idea came to life through the charity of fellow villagers Hakobyans.
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Khavaroom (Betrayal) Service in the Mother See of Holy EtchmiadzinOn Holy Thursday, following the evening Liturgy in all churches the service of Khavaroom is offered. It symbolizes the arrest, tortures, crucifixion and death of our Lord.
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Cadence Ensemble is ten years oldOn April 14, Cadence Ensemble marked its tenth anniversary. Within the scope of “Orchestra +” project, on that day Cadence performed with the Orchestra of the National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet.
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Performance in Mher Mkrtchyan Artistic Theatre dedicated to Holy ResurrectionThe pupils of Mher Mkrtchyan Artistic Theatre from 6-10th grade, prepared a performance devoted to the Holy Resurrection with the support of the teacher of Armenian Church History, Deacon Arman Aharonyan.
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