Commemoration through the Spirit of Art
2019-04-24 15:00 | Naregatsi Art Institute
Naregatsi Art Institute hosted the annual event "Commemoration through the Spirit of the Arts" dedicated to the innocent victims of the Armenian Genocide.
Father Ter Zgon Abrahamyan, spiritual pastor of the Erebouni community of the Araratian Patriarchal Diocese, opened the event with the Lord’s Prayer.
The musical part of the event was opened by Daniel Yerazhisht, who presented his works based on the lyrics by Daniel Varuzhan, Ruben Sevak, Siamanto and Ed.Mejhelaytis, which were performed by Gevorg Kojoyan (tenor) and Astghik Khachaturyan (piano).
Actor Samvel Baghinyan also performed works by Western Armenian poets.
Musical performances on the Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide were also presented by
Naregatsi Art Institute Choir (Conductor Anahit Sargsyan), Paros Chamber Choir (Artistic Director Raffi Mikaelian, Conductor Ruben Karaseferian), Nova Folk Instruments Ensemble (Artistic Director Hovik Sahakyan).
At the end of the event Naregatsi Art Institute founder Nareg Hartounian addressed his speech to the audience.
-We have to take revenge living as an Armenian. We must keep our faith and boldness of the spirit, so that the Armenian people forever avoid such a catastrophe, - mentioned Nareg Hartounian.
The event commemorating the innocent victims of the Armenian Genocide ended with the traditional lighting of candles under the amazing and triumphant melodies of the Nova Folk Instruments Ensemble.
Since 2003, every year on April 24, Naregatsi Art Institute faithfully holds commemorative events with the active participation of the artist calling on the world to honor the victims of the Genocide and to prevent the recurrence of other genocides through its recognition.
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