Asbarez writes that October is designated as Armenian Culture Month. Each October, the Administration and Parent-Teacher Organization of Ari Guiragos Minassian School in Orange County organize a book fair on the occasion of Armenian Culture Month and the Feast of the Holy Translators to celebrate our language and heritage and honor the legacy of our translator forefathers.
This year’s book fair was held on Sunday, October 14, 2012, at “Gugasian” Hall.
As reported, The day began with Divine Liturgy at Forty Martyrs Church presided over by Western Prelate Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian. A.G. Minassian School Kindergarten to fifth grade students attended the service and received Holy Communion.
After the service, the Prelate was led in a procession to “Gugasian” Hall where he conducted the blessing and opening ceremony of the book fair.
In her opening remarks Principal Kohar Zaher reflected on the unique contributions of our translator forefathers in the preservation and fostering of our Church, language, and culture, then invited the Prelate to deliver his message to the parishioners and students.
The book fair also featured an artistic program, presented by A.G. Minassian School students. Given that the year 2012 is the 500th anniversary of Armenian printing and also proclaimed the “Year of the Armenian Book” by His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, students presented the history of Armenian printing through a play. They also recited poetry dedicated to the Armenian language, book, and St. Mesrob Mashdots. At the conclusion of the program they sang a number of songs. Dressed in traditional Armenian garb, they were photographed in front of a depiction of an Armenian village, and then listened to Armenian children’s stories presented by Talin Artinian.
A reception followed, the proceeds of which will fully be allocated to assisting Armenian Schools in Syria.
