SYDNEY: The Armenian Genocide Commemorative Committee (AGCC) has released the schedule of events to mark the 98th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in Australia.
The international keynote guest for this year's commemoration will be National Politicial Editor of U.S.-based publication POLITICO, Charles Mahtesian. Click here to read the AGCC's announcement regarding his visit.
The following events will be held to commemorate the 98th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide:
Friday, April 19
Western Region Commemoration Evening
7:30pm, 682 Cabramatta Road, Bonnyrigg
Sunday, April 21
Film Screening: “Voyage to Amasia” by Eric V Hachikian and Randy Bell
Hosted by AYF Australia and ARS Sosseh Chapter
6:30pm, Armenian Cultural Centre, 259 Penshurst Street, Willoughby
Donation $10
Tuesday, April 23
National Armenian Genocide Commemoration
Keynote Speaker: Charles Mahtesian, National Political Editor at POLITOCO
7pm, The Concourse, Victoria Avenue, Chatswood
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Wednesday, April 24
Armenian Genocide Commemorative Lecture
To be delivered by Charles Mahtesian - National Political Editor at POLITICO
7pm, NSW State Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney
(Buses have been organised to depart from the Armenian Cultural Centre, 259 Penshurst Street, Willoughby at 6pm. Buses will return to the Armenian Cultural Centre at the conclusion of the event)
Thursday, April 25
Memorial Service at Macquarie Park Cemetery
10.30am, Corner of Delhi & Plassey Roads, Macquarie Park
Divine Liturgy and Requiem Service in remembrance of the Armenian Genocide at Macquarie Park Cemetery’s Armenian Memorial.
Saturday, April 27
Ryde Council Memorial
3:00pm, Meadow Crescent, Meadowbank
Sunday, April 28
Rookwood Cemetery Memorial
2:00pm, Rookwood Cemetery
Hawthorne Ave Rookwood NSW
Wednesday, April 24
Requiem Mass
7pm, St Marys Armenian Apostolic Church, 2 Norfolk Road, Surrey Hills ,VIC
Saturday, April 27
Melbourne Armenian Genocide Commemoration
Keynote Speaker: Charles Mahtesian - National Political Editor at POLITICO
7pm, South Oakleigh Secondary College, Bakers Road, South Oakleigh, VIC
