AGBU-AYA Song and Dance group performance in Casino du Liban

1964 Mar 21 AGBU-AYA Song and Dance group performance in Casino du Liban More than a hundred young men and women's hard work was rewarded on April 21st in Casino Du Liban. Ministers, high-ranking state and military officials, religious leaders, ambassadors of foreign countries, leading committee members of AGBU and other Armenian organizations and about 1,100 spectators were present at the opening night of the AYA Song and Dance Festival of AYA Song and Dance group..." "... Armenian song and dance for two consecutive nights at Casino Du Liban and then three days at AGBU. At the Gülbenkian auditorium" "...Dr. Elmajian with his choir, Sargis Pascalian with his dance troupe, all the singers and dancers and the administrative workers, this evening was an initiative that brought honour to Armenians..." "... the final dance, based on the "Song of Friendship" was a magnificent invention... combined with the songs and dances of friendly peoples...". "The tender soprano Nayiri Perperian, tenor Ara Kirakosian, Sargis Guntakjian and George Kakosian, as well as solo dancers Gegham Chiyerdjian, Sona Polatean, Kevo Kharabian and Hranduhi Keoshkerian, added sparkle to this festival. Miss Mimi Ouzounian greatly appreciated for such varied and tastefully made costumes..."