On April 30, 2026, the sixth Hamazkayin YouthLinks Europe program started in Athens.
A total of 28 young Armenians from Canada, Georgia, Lebanon, Armenia, Artsakh, Russia, Spain, Italy, and Austria came together in Athens for a four-day program of workshops and visits. They will get to know each other, learn hands-on about various facets of Armenian culture, and become familiar with aspects of the Athens Armenian community. Hamazkayin Central Executive Board member Hasmig Shahinian is present. The Hamazkayin Regional Executive Board for Greece is assisting in the organizing work.
Ara Parseghian, who is leading the gathering, welcomed participants and explained the details of the program.
Next to speak was Arin Kalousdian, a member of the YouthLinks committee. She provided background about Hamazkayin and its programs, and its children’s and youth programs in particular.
The group visited the Acropolis, then had a memorable meal at the Misafir Armenian restaurant, which overlooks the Acropolis. After a tour of Athens, they attended their first workshop, Armenian dance, at the Zavarian Club. The instructor was Anahid Saribegian.
The day’s program ended after dinner.
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