Yervant1 Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Events like these are becoming very organised and important in major cities around the world, in order to bring Armenians together and showcase the Armenian Culture to others. PRESS RELEASE Hye Hoki PO Box 278 Willoughby NSW 2068 Australia Media Contact: Carineh Grigorian +61 (0)400 817 759 carineh@bigpond.net.au Festival Coordinator: Sonia Panikian +61 (0)415 462 177 festival@hyehoki.com www.hyehoki.com Thousands turn out to the biggest Armenian event in Australia An unexpected visit by Prime Minister John Howard surprised thousands at the fourth Armenian Cultural Festival at Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour on Sunday 16 September 2007. Whilst the Prime Minister was being photographed with babies and grilled by journalists on his pre-election battle and retirement plans, thousands of visitors were enjoying the entertainment, stalls, activities and food at the biggest Armenian cultural event in Australia, if not the southern hemisphere. More than 25,000 people visited the last Festival in 2005, and this year there were more than 35,000 with approximately 5,000 to 6,000 people on the park at its peak, and thousands more visiting throughout the entire day. Minister Assisting on Citizenship Barbara Perry said the Festival had become one of the major cultural events on the State's calendar. "The Armenian Cultural Festival has grown from strength to strength," Ms Perry said. "It's an opportunity to showcase the best of Armenian culture - the arts, cuisine, history, and the central place of family and community. I congratulate Hye Hoki on organising this remarkable celebration." Visitors were well prepared, bringing picnic blankets and chairs and enjoying the glorious weather and the diverse entertainment, which included Mike Lane from Rivertribe, a fashion parade featuring Alicia Hollen, Nara Virabyan, Australia's only female dhol player and two local folkloric dance groups, Sevan Dance Ensemble and the Armenian Sydney Dance Company. "We're thrilled with the turn out this year," said Festival Project Coordinator, Sonia Panikian. "It's great to see Australians of different backgrounds learning about Armenian culture and enjoying the food, entertainment and activities." The Festival is organised by Hye Hoki, an Australian-Armenian volunteer youth network. The Festival is held once every two years with the fifth Festival scheduled for September 2009. For more information about the Armenian Cultural Festival visit www.hyehoki.com or email festival@hyehoki.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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