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14 May 2012 - 15:10 AMT

Lebanese Armenians raise $57 000 for Artsakh reforms

For several days different Armenian centers of Lebanon hosted celebrations marking the 20th anniversary of the liberation of Shushi.

On May 13, “Shushi” ARFD Committee hosted an inauguration of a memorial dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the liberation of Shushi, RA MFA reported.

On May 9, a radio marathon was organized on the initiative of Lebanese foundation of “Artsakh”, Voice of Van radio station.

About $57 000 raised during the event will be directed to implementation of social and economic reforms in Artsakh.

On the same day, the city also hosted a festive evening featuring lectures by editor-in-chief of Ararad Daily Newspaper Aharon Shekherdemian.

On May 5, a performance by Karkach children's and youth chorus was held at concert hall of American University of Beirut (AUB). Armenia-based musician Ivan Vardanyan and RA ambassador to Lebanon Ashot Kocharian attended the event.