Souren Mouradian is 85


    On November 26, 2015 the YCCL in association with Armenia Writers’ Association and “Lorva Dzor” patriotic union, celebrated the 85th birthday anniversary of Souren Mouradian. The guests of the event were the students and teachers of the schools 135 and 89, as well as writers, musicians, movie and literary critics and workers of culture. At the beginning of the event a video material devoted to the man of the day was screened. After that a speech was made by the director of the YCCL Hasmik Karapetian who read eulogy of the President of RA Serj Sarkisian in honor of Souren Mouradian. “Dear Mr. Mouradian, I’m pleased to extend my congratulations on your 85th birthday. You are the prominent member of Armenian Literature of children. Many children and young people were brought up on your works. On your birthday I wish you good health, strength and creative achievements. ” Mrs. Karapetian read the eulogy of President of the National Assembly Galust Sahakian as well. “Congratulations on your birthday. In the best customs of Armenian literature for children, you have revealed the fairy-tale of real world and secrets of the planet of children for children. Many generation were brought up, were given direct and indirect lessons about beauty, justice and friendship due to your works. ” After reading the eulogies, Mrs. Karapetian congratulated the writer on behalf of the stuff of the library and wished him long, happy life, good health and many new creations. Next, the floor was taken by Nerses Ter- Vardanian, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Culture of RA, who congratulated the author, read the order of Minister of Culture of RA Hasmik Poghosian about presenting the author with the Certificate of Honor and Medal Grigor Narekatsi. The certificate read:“On the occasion of his 85th birthday anniversary and for his significant contribution to the formation of artistic minds of children, distribution, development and popularization of literature and art.” Congratulatory speeches were made by Silva Achoyan, Deputy Head of Education and Science Department at the Municipality Administration, the Head of the State Inspection of Language of RA, the president of “Lorva Dzor” Patriotic Union, Doctor of Philological Sciences, Professor Sergo Yeritsian, President of Armenian Writer’s Association, writer Edward Militonian, writer, playwright, director Ruben Maroughyan, jazz musician, Honorary Worker of Art Martin Vardazarian, Chief editor of “Tsitsernak” journal, publishing editor of “Tsitsernak”, writer Anoush Vardanyan and others. Musical numbers on writers works were presented by singer, Honorary Artist of RA Anna Mailian, “Arevik” children’s and youth ensemble of TV-radio Company with artistic director Vahe’ Hairapetian, Mariam Ghazarian, actress of Hakob Paronyan musical comedy theater, students of “Vaspourik” puppet theater with artistic director Anna Sargsyan. The host of the event was actress, reciter Gayane’ Samvelyan, who read some beautiful examples of Souren Mouradian’s works. At the end of the event a speech was made by the man of the day Souren Mouradian himself. “I consider myself a happy man due to my books, my sacred family, my daughters, my grandchildren and my young and adult readers. I’m proud of my biography. I’m proud that the source of my inspiration is my hometown Lorie, village Akorie, river Debed, Lalvar, fortress Kayan, deep canyons, majestic mountains, honest people of Lorie, the wonderful fairyland of Great Toumanian…”- said the writer. After his speeches he signed book and presented the audience with them.

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