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For over 50 years, a well-kept secret has been brewing in Fresno, California. Prpoor (púhr-poor), an Armenian term which refers to the bubbling grape molasses which brews on the last day of the harvest of the grapes, is an 800 year old traditional Armenian harvest festival (similar to Thanksgiving) which has been carried on in the old world tradition for over 50 years in the Central Valley. But it has always been kept a secret...
... now The Armenian Cultural Foundation of Fresno presents: Grand Armenian Festival - Solutes William Saroyan! To be held at the beautifully landscaped grounds of the
California Armenian Home in Fresno, California
on September 26, 27, and 28, 2008. Click here to learn more about the festival... This event has been brought to you by:
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Saroyan Theatrical Performance by FSU Theatre Arts Dept. |
 Come and relax as you watch this fantastic performance dedicated to William Saroyan as performed by the Fresno State Theatre Arts Department. |
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Dance Party with the "AYF Armenian All Stars" Band |
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Get your weekend of festivities started off on the right foot! Or is it the left.... Come out dance to the music of the AYF Armenian All Stars Band.
(Show time is at 8PM to Midnight on Friday night) |
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Dance Party With Khatchig Jingirian and his Band |
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 Come out and dance to the traditional and modern rythmic sounds of Khatchig Jingirian and his band!
(Show time is at 9pm to Midnight on Saturday)
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Traditional Armenian Davul - Zurna Performance |
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 Experience the thunderous rythm of the Davoul (a large drum) and the enchanting melodies of the Zourna (primative oboe) as Grand Master musicians, Vartan & Co.!
Flown directly for Armenia especially for this event, Vartan and his accompanists will dazzle and charm you every hour on the hour all day Saturday. Don't miss their spectacular performances in this old world style of music! |
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Dance Performance by Hamazkayin Nairi Dance Ensemble |
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 Come witness the breath-taking dance performances by this award-winning professional dance ensemble. Don't miss this energetic and graceful show!
Show time is at 6pm (approx. 1hr)
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Children's Performance by Maggie! |
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 Bring your children out to watch the children's performance by Maggie!
Show times are at Noon and 4pm. (approx. 45 min)
Don't forget to stop by Maggie's booth at the Festival Bazzar to check out all the wonderful gifts, CD's, DVD's and more! |
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Drum Circle With Gurgen Khanzadian |
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 Bring your dumbek, bongos, and drums and join this truly rythmic experience. All ages are welcome! The event will begin at exactly 3PM on and will be led by a professional percussionist, Gurgen Khanzadian.
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Dance Lessons by Tom Bozigian |
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 Think you can't dance? Come out and get your FREE Armenian Dance lessons as tought by profesional dance choreographer, Tom Bozigian. Take advantage of this great opportunity! If you like to dance, you will not want to miss this!
(Lesson times are 12:45PM and 5PM on Saturday)
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