The students of Armenian schools of Los Angeles wrote essays about the Armenian Diaspora, Motherland, and Artsakh, painted pictures of Motherland, sang Armenian songs and music, recited patriotic Armenian poems from stages, and finally, the Armenian girls danced Armenian graceful dances thanks to Hamazkayin Cultural Association’s initiatives.
On Friday evening, May 26, 2017, a special atmosphere reigned at Tigranian Hall of the Ferrahian School where the award-winner students were awaiting the results of the contest, which had taken place on April 1 at the Armenian Sisters Academy. Parents and teachers were invited to enjoy the best performances of students.
Chair of the Paruyr Sevak Chapter of Hamazkayin Valley, Berj Uzunyan welcomed the guests and gave brief information about the event. He said that 123 students had participated in the contests of drawing, essay writing, song, music, recitation, and dance from five different schools, namely from Armenian Sisters Academy, Alex Pilibos, Chamlian, Mesrobian, and Ferahian Schools.
Then he invited to the stage the conductor of the event, Maral Varjabedian, who had taken over the overall organization of the contest.
Varjabedian said, "One of the best ways to attract the new generation is to organize similar events in cooperation with teachers and administrations of Armenian schools. We succeeded in doing it working with our Armenian teachers for the past six months. Today’s event is an opportunity for students to understand and appreciate this important and unique experience, which will never be erased from their youthful memories."
Then she added. "The students learn a lot in their school years and generally forget a great deal of what they learn. However, they will never forget such events and will keep them in their mind and soul."
Varjabedian concluded her speech by saying: "Today, the Hamazkayin Cultural Association is successfully carrying out its mission in preparing the culture lover generation of tomorrow."