The Montreal Armenian Community had been looking forward to the arrival of the RA People's Artist, Ashot Ghazaryan, Yerevan Chamber Theater’s actor, Rafael Yeranosyan, and actor of the Fullhouse project, Arpi Gabrielian.
Finally the famous artists arrived, and the Sanahin Chapter of Hamazkayin Monreal organized their performance at the main Hall of Lavallee Centre Armenie, on January 27, 2018. It was surprising that at least one hour before the performance the lobby was already packed with about 600 fans, which had come to watch the Armenian artists’ performance, and it was really encouraging. Probably nostalgia for Homeland had also brought them there, as the evening was called Song of Armenia.
The heroes of the day performed a comic show through songs, speeches, and sometimes dances. Children and adults were attentively following their every word. Sometimes it was so funny that it was impossible not to laugh. The actors skilfully sang the songs of well-known singers imitating them and improvising, thus creating a pleasant atmosphere.
The famous actor and singer Ashot Ghazarian also performed several Armenian folk songs, and at lightning speed told dozens of anecdotes, most of which had a figurative sense.
The joyful atmosphere continued until late at night, after which some of the attendees took memorable notes or pictures with the native actors.
The performance Song of Armenia really made our day, and we hope that similar events may happen in the future as well.
Shoghig Azarigian