ARS Jerusalem Marks the 75th Anniversary of its Establishment

  On Friday, the 26th of October 2007, more than 120 people were present at the Homenetmen center's main hall to attend the event marking ARS Jerusalem's 75th anniversary.

  The event that lasted for an hour and a half, was presided by His Eminency Arch. Nourhan Manoukian.

  The event, mastered by Eng. Arshalouys Baghamian, started with a moment of silence for the memory of newly passed away, longtime ARF and Homenetmen active member, Eng. Sarkiss Yacoubian and for the souls of the diseased members followed by the chanting of Mer Hayrenik by the members of the choir. The opening words were uttered by Eng. Noem Nalbandian, the chairwoman of ARS Jerusalem, who also read the congratulatory letter sent by the Executive Committee of ARS. A. Isahakian's "Ani" was then recited by Harout Baghamian followed by 2 songs presented by the choir namely "Yergir Hayreni" and "Yes Im Anoush Hayasdani" accompanied by George Sandrouni on the piano. Eng. Hagop Sevan then delivered ARF's speech  which was followed by a 10 minutes film documenting ARS Jerusalem's history in pictures. The documentary was prepared by Harout Baghamian and Ruppen Nalbandian. Then it was Yeghp. Serop Sahagian's, the chairman of Homenetmen Jerusalem's turn to give his speech. "Dzidernag" was the name of the song that was presented next by Arpi Krikorian accompanied by Hasmig Kalaydjian on the kanon. Next, Eng. Hayganush Nalbandian, member of ARS for over 50 years, was invited to cut the event cake followed by the lighting of 75 candles resembling the 75 years of the organization.

The event came to its close with the closing words of Arch. Manougian and his blessings followed by the chanting of ARS's hymn.

The event ended with a cocktail.

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