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On February 25, 2007, the newly created AGBU Sofia Chamber Orchestra performed their first concert under the patronage of His Excellency Sergey Manasarian, Ambassador of Republic of Armenia to the Republic of Bulgaria, for a large crowd of Armenians and Bulgarians. |
Spanning the breadth of the Armenian world has always been AGBU's strength, and this month we recognize projects that are building bridges and making the world a smaller place.
In Germany, the Garbis Papazian prize, given to support non-Armenians who contribute to the propagation of Armenian causes, was awarded to German scholar Wolfgang Gust. In New York, NYSEC and YPGNY hosted a series of fundraisers for the organization's work in Armenia and Karabakh. While in Yerevan, AGBU funded a three-volume series of Contemporary Armenian Literature for English-language readers.
For college students eager to experience the magic of Armenia first hand, the Yerevan Summer Intern Program is still accepting applications for its inaugural season. For more info, email ysip@agbu.org or download an application--deadline is March 15.
This month, AGBU E-Newsletter turned one. In only a year, over 3,000 individuals (and growing) now receive the electronic publication, which keeps them abreast of what’s new with AGBU. Thank you for helping us make the E-Newsletter a success!
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Garbis Papazian Prize Presented in Germany
The Armenian General Benevolent Union Garbis Papazian Award was bestowed upon German scholar Wolfgang Gust, who joined a long list of non-Armenians who have been recognized for their work on a variety of historical and cultural subjects pertaining to Armenians.
The award ceremony was held on December 9, 2006 at the Armenian Embassy in Berlin, Germany. In attendance were distinguished guests Her Excellency Karine Ghazinian, German Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia; Razmig Tamrazian-Haroutiunian, official representative of the AGBU Garbis Papazian Award; and Wolfgang Gust, 2005 prize winner.
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Sydney Chapter Celebrates Annual Australia Day
The 10th annual Australia Day was celebrated with a breakfast at the AGBU Alex Manoogian Hall on Wednesday, January 25, 2007. Some 150 persons attended the event, which was hosted by the AGBU...more
YPGNY Armenian Christmas Fundraiser Sends $15,000 to Armenian Children
On January 20, 2007, AGBU Young Professionals of Greater New York (YPGNY) kicked off 2007 with its seventh annual Armenian Christmas Reception and Silent Auction that attracted over 100 guests...more
Three-Volume Series of Contemporary Armenian Literature in English Sponsored by AGBU
The presentation of a three-volume anthology of contemporary Armenian literature in English translation took place on December 14, 2006, at the Business Center of the American University of Armenia...more
March Calendar of Activities
New York, USA. Sunday, Mar. 3
New York Centennial Centennial Celebration at the New York Historical Society
Yerevan, Armenia. Saturday, Mar. 3
YP Yerevan Inaugural Event
Beirut, Lebanon. Saturday, Mar. 3
AYA Folk Dance Committee Dinner
Chicago, USA. Sunday, Mar. 4
Lecture by Ara Tekian on his recent climb of Mt. Ararat at the AGBU Onnig Norehad Center
Pasadena, California. Thursday, Mar. 8
YPLA Mixer at Neomeze
Paris, France . Saturday, Mar. 10
Performance of Traditional Armenian Songs by Koghtan Choir
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