Musa Dagh — Centenary Anniversary

On November 16, the educators and students of the “Yntaniq” Children and Youth Creative Center of Gyumri visited the Musaler community as part of the program titled “The Centenary of the Heroic Battle of Musa Dagh.”

The program aimed to introduce participants to the history of the people of Musa Dagh, strengthen teenagers’ knowledge of the heroic battle of Musa Dagh, recognize their victory as a vivid manifestation of patriotism, self-sacrifice, and the unity of the Armenian people, introduce the teenagers of Musaler to the activities of the “Yntaniq” Center, organize master classes in various crafts and arts, and emphasize the role of extracurricular education.

The center’s educators and students visited the memorial complex dedicated to the heroic battle of Musa Dagh, where they learned about noteworthy facts and details related to the battle. The busts of Austrian writer Franz Werfel and French Admiral Louis Dartige du Fournet, who paid tribute to the rebellious sons of Musa Dagh, inspired feelings of reverence and respect among the students.

At the Franz Werfel Secondary School, the residents of Musaler became acquainted with the activities of the “Yntaniq” Center through an exhibition of handmade works created by its students. To awaken interest in and appreciation for various crafts and arts, as well as contribute to their preservation and dissemination, the center’s educators and students organized one-day practical workshops in different fields.

The school students expressed their gratitude through inspiring performances, including spirited patriotic songs and recitations.

Svetlana Petrosyan, Deputy Director of the “Yntaniq” Center, presented a certificate of appreciation and a commemorative gift to the Franz Werfel Secondary School of Musaler, represented by its principal, Aghavni Veziyan, for cooperation and active participation in the program.

The heroic battle of Musa Dagh is a vivid testament to the united and victorious national character of the Armenian people.

Hermine Sargsyan