Galstaun College students greet Yacht ARMENIA
By armenia.com.au | Tuesday, 10 May 2011
SYDNEY: Galstaun College students, staff and parents joined other members of the Armenian Community in welcoming the yacht “Armenia” as it entered Darling Harbour on Saturday April 30th.
The weather was grey and rainy but the hearts of hundreds of Armenian-Australians were warm and welcoming as the crew of Armenia sailed into the berth adjacent to the National Maritime Museum.
The sailors were greeted with the traditional salt and bread ceremony, a happy crowd singing Mer Hayrenik and the friendly faces of the Galstaun College students who all remembered Dr Zori Balayan from his visit to the School two months ago.
Following a blessing by priests from the Armenian Apostolic Church and the Armenian Catholic Church, the sailors were greeted by representatives of the Armenian Community in Sydney including the Hon. Gladys Berejiklian, NSW Minister for Transport.
A short concert concluded the welcome ceremony, as a highlight to this historic event.
comments
More headlines
Seeking Expressions of Interest for Distribution of Armenian Association Funds
Happy Kids Kindergarten in Sydney Announces Renovation
Armenian National Committee of Australia to Host Second Junior Advocates Program
The Armenian Film Festival Returns for 2024!
ARF Australia Protests Armenian Government Policies During Meeting with Sinanyan
MARCH TO FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTRY FRIDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER
PRESS RELEASE: Australian City Launches Humanitarian Appeal for Artsakh
PRESS RELEASE: The Armenian Film Festival Australia returns to Sydney and Melbourne!