The Hamazkayin Society, being the beating heart of the Armenian Culture and staying true to its mission, has always successfully united the worldwide culture lover Armenians.
On Friday, March 20, 2015 at 5: 30 pm, at "Pierre Keusseyan" Hall in Sharjah, the "George Sarkisian" theater performed the talented satirist Hagop Baronian’s comedy "The Flatterer". The Executive Board of "Mushegh Ishkhan" Separate Chapter of Hamazkayin was the organizer of the event.
The performance was attended by the United Arab Emirates and Qatar Patriarchal Vicar, Rev. Fr. Mesrop Sarkisian - the sponsor of the event, National Board Members, honored guests, and compatriots. Vania Poladian made the opening speech. He spoke about the activities of the Executive Board, which every year organizes events aimed at consolidating the Armenian community and maintaining the Armenians’ cultural independence.
H.Baronian wrote "The Flatterer" in 1872, but he didn’t finish it. Later satirist E. Odian accomplished it. The play is about the social and family relationships based on hypocrisy, corrupt morals, and the lifestyle of "The Flatterer" deceiving people for his own financial benefit. In fact, Paronyan’s creations belong to the 19th century, but they are actual in nowadays, in our contemporary life and are sincere.
The staging of the play was entrusted to the distinguished artist, Norayr Kazanjian. Due to his efforts and the actors’ hard work, a unique performance was presented to the audience. The troupe consisted of young and active actors such as Marto Hovsepian, Seda Mangasarian Paliozian, George Artak Eleychian, Levon Pekearian, Garo Inkilizian, Mihran Keshishian, Houri Keshishian, Sevag Ghazarian, Kevork Kazanjian, which were highly commended by over 225 attendees.
At the end, the Holy Father was invited to the stage to convey his message. He praised the director, actors and all the supporting staff involved and participated in gaining success. The evening was closed with "Protector" prayer.