On Saturday, 10 January 2015, at "Aaron" Hall of the Montreal Armenian Center the Hamazkayin’s "Sanahin" Chapter organized its annual New Year gathering attended by around 200 members of the Society.
The artistic program was gorgeous and included recitations by Sevan Taslakian, Anahit Balian, Lucy Alexanian and Vartkes Kiupelian. The audience gave standing ovation to Avedis Aharonian’s prose writing "Armenia" read by Vartkes Kiupelian.
The solo performances byTamar Panosian, Sevan Abanian and Anita Topi continued the program after which the newly formed "Zartonk" Band consisting of five graduates of St. Jacob High School performed a series of folk songs reviving them through unique interpretation.
During the evening, the Executive Board of Sanahin Chapter honored Nora Kiuriunlian with Appreciation Letter for her long service and contribution. The program completed the auction of an art piece conducted by the troupe member of Petros Adamian Theater Levon Kaprielian.
The participants of the gathering left the hall in high mood after having enjoyed the treatment and the entire festive atmosphere.
