Armenians in America

[Lamb Boy]

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Err other than cooking I am trying to find an accessible way to learn the language and studying up on the history of Armenia so I can get down with more traditions. I want to go to Armenia and purchase every indigenous musical instrument they have. I once saw a travel channel show where they went to Armenia, which was beautiful, and these ppl were playing the coolest instruments. Some wind some percussive ...

My sister worked for a gallery here in Atlanta that is now gone, but while she was there she met this guy named Dan. He was a photographer and he traveled to Armenian and was allowed access to and took photos of some of the oldest churches in Armenia. Some buried under ground (??) so we have a few silver screened prints that are AMAZING. Really cool stuff. He said that they wouldn't be so friendly to a Diaspora Armenian. Oh well ...

My grandfather was a Knight of Vartan and a Mason but I'm not feeling all of that. My grandmother was an Eastern Star and all in all in their generation it just seems like it was the sociable thing to do.

[Crissy]

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That's pretty good, If you ever go to Armenia let me know, I know someone that knows everything and anything about the history of Armenia and can actually show you around too (this is not a tour thing) It's someone close to me, and he'd love to meet anyone that is willing to learn

I am going (hopefully) next August, can't wait, haven't been to Armenia for 3 years now will be 4 by the time I go.

when I was there last, my uncle wanted to buy me the Kanon (string instrument) but there is no one here to teach me, but this time I want to bring one back, I am sure I can teach myself.

[armo_origin]

Re: Armenians in America

Err other than cooking I am trying to find an accessible way to learn the language and studying up on the history of Armenia so I can get down with more traditions. I want to go to Armenia and purchase every indigenous musical instrument they have. I once saw a travel channel show where they went to Armenia, which was beautiful, and these ppl were playing the coolest instruments. Some wind some percussive ...

My sister worked for a gallery here in Atlanta that is now gone, but while she was there she met this guy named Dan. He was a photographer and he traveled to Armenian and was allowed access to and took photos of some of the oldest churches in Armenia. Some buried under ground (??) so we have a few silver screened prints that are AMAZING. Really cool stuff. He said that they wouldn't be so friendly to a Diaspora Armenian. Oh well ...

My grandfather was a Knight of Vartan and a Mason but I'm not feeling all of that. My grandmother was an Eastern Star and all in all in their generation it just seems like it was the sociable thing to do.

good on you lamb Boy.

what about 4th July, do u guys celebrate that too?

[Jen]

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A lot of Americans themselves don't really celebrate 4th of July...I mean, they always have BBQ and things like that, but then again, how are you suppose to celebrate the day of the independence? Maybe go to a military parade?

[melikianAvak]

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Yes with have Thanksgiving holidays and have Turkey,dressing,Pilaf and many other things. Easter we have Lamb mostly. We try to get together for most holidays.

God Blesa Armenia and Armenians

Avak Melikian USA

[Crissy]

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for most ppl 4th of July is just another day off