Sixty relatives Arriving this afternoon Armenian party. One hundred year old Yearly family gathering At our house this year. Two days to prepare. Very soon they will arrive. Tomorrow they leave.
What a wonderful and moving family event. At Palestine-Israel Journal we had an Armenian intern, Apo Sahagian, who was born in the Armenian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. He is fluent in Armenian, Hebrew, Arabic and English, and also has a band, Apo and the Apostles, which plays traditional Armenian and contemporary original rock music, primarily in Arabic. He is also an activist in support of Armenian rights. Maybe you can play some of their music at the reunion.
Great post thank you. Cathe and I were at a large zoom meeting with frightened Palestinians in Israel, in October. We too-rarely hear news about people who just want to celebrate the now.
What a wonderful and moving family event. At Palestine-Israel Journal we had an Armenian intern, Apo Sahagian, who was born in the Armenian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. He is fluent in Armenian, Hebrew, Arabic and English, and also has a band, Apo and the Apostles, which plays traditional Armenian and contemporary original rock music, primarily in Arabic. He is also an activist in support of Armenian rights. Maybe you can play some of their music at the reunion.
https://timeout.co.il/apo-and-the-apostles/ You can find more of his stuff on You Tube.
What an interesting, possibly stressful day you are having, but what a wonderful tradition to uphold!
Can't wait to hear about it...
Splendid event! Lots of work, lots of joy! Dread, joy, relief. Repeat (in a year)
That sounds wonderful!
Many stories arriving with them
Must be in the country. I can't imagine them in your apartment!!!! Enjoy.
Wow! Enjoy!!
We look forward to hearing about it tomorrow!!
Breathe
Great post thank you. Cathe and I were at a large zoom meeting with frightened Palestinians in Israel, in October. We too-rarely hear news about people who just want to celebrate the now.