Nov 22 Leb Independence Celebration and Parade in Tripoly

1962 Nov 22 Leb Independence Celebration and Parade in Tripoly organized by the Mouhafez of North Lebanon: As an Armenian active organization in Tripoly, as always, the AGBU Antranik Youth Association was invited this time to participate with its scouts and folk dance troupe in the ceremony and parade organized by the initiative of the Governor of Northern Lebanon, Sheikh Munir Bey Takeiittin, on the occasion of Lebanon's Independence Day..." "...The parade started at 9:00 in the morning. Many thousands of spectators in the field enthusiastically applauded the parades. With the accompaniment of the military brass band and the speaker's announcement, the AYA marchers began approaching the honour stage... AGBU Tripoly chapter Chair, Mr. Mihran Keshishian, was next to the official guests on the honorary guest stage. After the scouts, our folk dance group appeared in their colourful dance dresses. The following day, the Lebanese radio station covered the ceremony. Mentioning the participation brought by the AGBU and the TV channel 11 showed footages’ from the parade focusing on the dance troupe during the two-night local newscast..."