On Saturday, October 28, 2017, at 11:00 am, the traditional Armenian heritage day took place at the Bourj Hammoud Square under the sponsorship of the Bourj Hammoud Municipality, presided by Vosgi Guerekmezian, organized by the ARCL Regional Board, and with the participation of the ARCL Chapters and the “V. Degirmendjian” Kitchen. The opening ceremony was attended by Bourj Hammoud Mayor Mardig Boghossian, President of the…

On Monday, 14 August 2017, during an event organized by the Lebanese health ministry at the ministry's headquarters, the ARCL “Araxi Boulghourjian” Socio-Medical Center was among the eight non-governmental healthcare centers in Lebanon that were recognized for their high quality services that meet international standards. The event that honored these institutions as Primary Health Care providing centers was attended by the…

Yevnige Yacoubian Armenian embroidery has been one of the richest ancient Armenian folk arts. From ancient times, needlework has been the Armenian woman’s favorite leisure activity. Cultivated for millennia, this art has passed from one generation to the next and reached us as embroidered pieces, remnants of clothes and blankets, as well as ecclesiastical ornaments. Rich with its diversity, Armenian embroidery has developed…

Jaqueline Terzian Needlework has been a source of pride for Armenian woman for centuries. With this art form, she has expressed her inner feelings, emotions, and hopes. Regrettably, the fast pace of life nowadays in the pursuit of earning a living and thus the lack of time have diminished the number of women who engage in needlework. However, the love and affection of the Armenian woman toward art and her nature of…

Lisa Keleshian Tumberian The eyes must imbibe beauty to give nourishment to the soul and to satiate its thirst. What a source of pride and joy it is to hold in your hands a piece of embroidery that you just finished making. Until the beginning of the 21st century, the Armenian house was always decorated with delicate needlework perfected by the housewife who prepared her dowry and to which she tied all her dreams and hopes…

Complied by Hasmig Sarkissian Kevorkian History Embroidery is the mirror of the cultural heritage of a people; it reflects the traditions, customs and myths of this people and reveals its talents and resourcefulness. Embroidery encompasses various types of stitches, patterns and lacework. It has been difficult to identify the origin and the age of many patterns because of the migration of the people from country to country…

The art of needlework has always been an interest of the Armenian woman. With the modernization of various Armenian embroidery pieces and the choices of patterns and colors, the young generation has also developed an interest towards learning and owning beautiful traditional needlework. The love and appreciation shown towards embroidery at home has a great influence on the new generation as well. Thus far, the ARCL…

In its 86 years of devoted work, the ARCL not only made every effort to meet the needs of those in need of medical and social aid, but also strived to preserve Armenian values and traditions particularly Armenian needlework and embroidery. 40 years ago, in 1976, the ARCL founded the Artisan Workshop with the aim of passing the Armenian needlework heritage from one generation to the next. Despite the social, economic, and…

For the fifth time, in the name of the Japanese people, the Japanese government supports the ARCL providing financial aid to upgrade the ARCL “Araxi Boulghourjian Socio-Medical Center; this time financing the installation of a Computed Radiography System, a new elevator for the Center’s building, and 15 split system air conditioners. On May 20 2016, the ABSMC held a ceremony to celebrate the successful installation of these…

For the fifth time, in the name of the Japanese people, the Japanese government supports the ARCL providing financial aid to upgrade the ARCL “Araxi Boulghourjian Socio-Medical Center; this time financing the installation of a Computed Radiography System, a new elevator for the Center’s building, and 15 split system air conditioners. On May 20 2016, the ABSMC held a ceremony to celebrate the successful installation of these…

Each year the ARCL Educational Committee marks the International Women’s Day with an honorable celebration. This year also, on Monday March 7, 2016, an event was organized to celebrate women, especially Armenian women. The event, which took place at the “Tenjoukian” Hall of the ABSMC, started with the ARS anthem and was followed by a moment of silence in memory of newly deceased associate sisters. Hasmig Kevorkian spoke in…

The Relations Committee of the ARCL Regional Executive puts great effort to introduce the volunteer and benevolent work and dedicatory aim of the ARCL to the public as well as supply proceeds to the REB. For this purpose, on Saturday, February 13, 2016, the Relations Committee of the ARCL organized a Valentine’s Day gathering under the patronage of the ARCL REB at «Guest House» in Rabieh. The event brought together the ARCL…

On Tuesday January 26, 2016, The ARCL and The Japanese Embassy in Lebanon signed an agreement that the embassy will provide a financial aid of 54,802 USD to the “Araxi Boulghourjian” Socio-Medical Center. The meeting took place at the Japanese embassy in Lebanon in the presence of the ambassador Mr. Seiichi Otsuka, the ARCL Regional Executive Chair Talin Kelbashian, ABSMC director Mary Cholakian, Precautions department…

Under the patronage of Prelate of the Armenian Diocese of Lebanon Bishop Shahe Panossian and organized by the ARCL Regional Executive’s Promotional Committee, on the morning of Saturday November 28, 2015 the “Punig” Hall of Aztag Daily witnessed the celebration of Volunteer Day. Ms Seta Mangassarian delivered the word of the ARCL Promotional Committee. She said that voluntary work represents the capital of the ARCL. With…

On Friday November 27, 2015, the glass hall of the Jal El Dib Public Park hosted the opening ceremony of the Armenian Embroidery Exhibition organized by the Artisan Committee of the ARCL. The event was held under the patronage of the ARCL Regional Executive and was presided by Ms. Mari Sassouni. The aim of this event was to introduce the reproductions of Armenian embroidery secrets and delicacies to the public. ARCL Artisan…

Once again, the ARCL Regional Executive (REB) organized cooking and artisan courses financed by the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Diakonia & Social Justice Unit in Beirut and the Finn Church Aid (FCA). The courses which were launched on May 15, 2015 aimed at educating the women of the community giving them skills that may help them improve their social conditions. The courses were divided into seminars and extended…

With the initiative of the ARCL Regional Executive (REB), Thursday July 9 and Friday July 10, 2015 starting at 9:30 in the morning the Bourj Hammoud Municipality Stadium hosted once again a Relief Distribution to 500 Syrian Armenian refugee families in Lebanon. The Aid was provided by the Shaghouri Family who was aspiring to honor the memory of their late son. Their wish was that each family that received this aid would pray…

Under the patronage of the ARCL Regional Executive (REB), and on the occasion of the Armenian Genocide Centennial, a pilgrimage was organized to Armenia by the Relations Committee of the ARCL REB from 22 till 27 April. This was an opportunity to meet the motherland especially for those who were visiting Armenia for the first time. During the five days of the pilgrimage, the pilgrims lived touching moments which surely will…

On the morning of Friday 24 April 2015, the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide was commemorated at the Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral in Antelias where Holy Mass was offered by Lebanese Diocese Bishop Shahe Pannosian. After the liturgy, Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia consecrated the renovated Martyrs’ chapel. Many organizations and institutions placed flower wreaths at the chapel. The ARCL…

Under the patronage of the Armenian Genocide Centenary Central Committee of Lebanon, the Health Committee of the ARCL Regional Executive (REB) and the Public Health Department of the “Araxi Boulghourjian” Socio-Medical Center (ABSMC) had organized a lecture night on 16 April 2015 at “Punig” Hall of Aztag Daily. The event took place in collaboration with the "Punig" All Armenian Fund. After the ARS Anthem, Ms Areknaz…

“As if we could hear the orphans’ frantic calls, their sad cries stirring our souls… We were in communion with the young spirits soaring above the orphanage…” The date was 13 April 2015; the occasion, the commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Centennial. The ARCL family went on a pilgrimage to Aintoura where once an Armenian orphanage existed. The pilgrimage was organized by the ARCL Regional Executive (REB) and the REB…

On Friday, March 27th 2015, a Memorial Evening dedicated to the Armenian Genocide Centennial organized by the ARCL took place at the “Yercho Samuelian - Yerakouyn” hall of the Armenian Prelacy in Bourj Hammoud. The anthem of ARCL followed the national anthems of Lebanon and Armenia announcing the beginning of the commemoration. Referring to the mission of the ARS, ARCL Regional Executive (REB) Chair Talin Kelbashian stated…

In collaboration with the Lebanese Red Cross and under the patronage of the Armenian Genocide Centenary Central Committee of Lebanon, the Health Committee of the ARCL Regional Executive (REB) and the Public Health Department of the “Araxi Boulghourjian” Socio-Medical Center (ABSMC) organized a blood donation campaign dedicated to the Armenian Genocide Centennial. This event took place on Friday, March 20th 2015 from 9 am…

The Children of ARCL’s “Narod Ardaljian” Children’s Library have joined the “Millions of Children Were Not Born as a Result of the Armenian Genocide” program of the RA Ministry of Diaspora devoted to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The children were photographed next to the Armenian Genocide memorial in Bikfaya which is located in the premises of the Armenian Monastery of the Catholicate of Cilicia. The…