AGBU-USA Guests Group of 90 members Arrived in Beirut

1966 Oct 14-19 AGBU-USA Guests Group of 90 members Arrived in Beirut on the occasion of the AGBU 60th Anniversary Tour. On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU), a tour was organized by the AGBU USA branch, which included 90 participants. Among them were dedicated members of the United States Central Committee, the California Regional Committee, veterans, regular members, and supporters. During the five-day visit of the American Armenian guests to Lebanon, from October 14 to October 19, the Regional Committee decided to organize a warm welcome reception in Beirut, assigning the responsibility to the AYA Youth Committee. From the time of their arrival on October 14 until their departure on October 19, the American guests were greeted with the best possible hospitality. Through a specially prepared program, they visited AGBU-affiliated schools, clubs, the medical center, Baalbek, attended a basketball tournament held in their honor, and participated in an artistic event at the Galoust Gulbenkian Hall. Their visit concluded with a farewell evening, which included appropriate hospitality.