Mr. Hagop Kassardjian
President of Tekeyan Cultural Association’s Founder’s Committee
and
Dr. Vicken Assilian
President of Tekeyan Cultural Association’s Lebanon Chapter
Dear participants,
A nation’s culture is what defines it. As the only true identity of the nation, the culture – values and norms – are what forms the national characteristic of a nation. It is imperative to build a strong culture and preserve it that establishes a foundation and assure the future for a given nation.
Tekeyan Cultural Association is one of the pillars which had contributed greatly to the mission of preserving the Armenian Culture in the Diaspora, and this since it’s very establishment back in 1947.
For 70 years it has taught the generations about the Armenian culture and helped in passing to our nation’s offspring the centuries old values and the norms of our nation through its schools and highly organized events and ceremonies.
It is said that Culture is the arts elevated to a set of beliefs. Believing in multicultural relations has a significant role in building knowledge, mutual understanding and peace among societies and nations.
Multicultural relations promote connections between people of different cultures, encourages inclusion of multiple perspectives, and builds a knowledge base about ethnic groups, develops a person’s cross-cultural skills, and encourages positive attitudes about living and functioning in a multiracial, multicultural, global society.
Understanding the culture of a nation, people, or group—the arts, beliefs, customs, practices, values, and social behaviors—lies at the heart of our organization. We believe that education cannot happen just at school—it must go beyond the walls of the classroom.
Dearest young Artists,
Today’s event with the following impressive title and concept “Lebanese Fingers Performing Armenian Musical Pieces” is the best example of deeply rooted friendship among our two nations; Armenian and the Lebanese to whom we owe a lot. Through your participation in this great event you will definitely broaden your horizons and gain unique insights into your own society as well as a broader global perspective of our world’s diverse cultures. We are deeply grateful to you and your beloved teacher for this wonderful experience.
We are greatly indebted to the Ministries of Diaspora as well as the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Armenia for their all time significant help and support to whatever we do and their trust in Tekeyan Cultural Association’s mission.
Dear Tekeyan members,
On this special occasion of your beloved Association’s 70th Anniversary, please accept our heartfelt Congratulations!
On behalf of the Armenian Democratic Liberal (Ramgavar) Party’s Central Committee
Sevag Hagopian Sergio Nahabetian
Secretary President
