Towards the end of October 2015, Hamazkayin welcomed Armenian singer Nune Yessayan and Turkish-Armenian singer Sibil. They performed at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in front of more than a thousand spectators. Hamazkayin Arekag choir and Nayiri dance group also participated in the performance. This concert, similar to Hamazkayin’s entire work this year, was dedicated to the centennial of the Armenian genocide.
Following their performance, both singers accompanied by members of the Hamazkayin executives visited Hovnanian School and met with the principal and students. The next day, by special invitation, they met with American Armenian designer Michael Aram at his New York workshop and after a lovely reception and kind hospitality, were offered gift from his collection. Together, they then visited the St Vartan church in New York, Michael himself presented the monument he created dedicated to the Armenian Genocide. Rev. Fr. Simeon Odabashian met and led the guests to the church.