The event dedicated to International Day of Theater took place on Monday, March 27, at 8: 30, at Hagop Der Melkonian Theater Hall under the patronage of Armenia's Ambassador to Lebanon, Samvel Mkrtchyan. The Board of Hamazkayin Kasbar Ipegian Theater Group was the organizer of the event.
Hagop Der Melkonian Theater was packed out with directors, actors and theater lovers. Board member of Kasbar Ipegian Theater Group Maral Mkhseyan delivered the opening speech. She said that it was probably for the first time that they celebrated the International Day of Theater in the Armenian Community of Lebanon, and the celebration was not purposeless. "The theater, especially the Armenian Theater in Lebanon is facing serious difficulties. Besides expressing appreciation and gratitude, we should discuss the existing problems and reach some conclusions," said M. Mkhseyan. She also expressed her gratitude to all those who supported the organization of the event.
Khachik Dedeyan corrected the speaker saying that the theater lover society had always come together on each International Day of Theater to pay tribute and bow before all those who contributed to our culture and art, and particularly to theater in the past as well as at present. ″The Armenian culture survived and prospered due to their dedication. We feel proud for the 2,000 -year-old history of the Armenian theater, which survived in harsh conditions and due to faith and many sacrifices. The theater is a school, which fortifies, educates, makes you honest, and instills taste. Theater is a result of collective work, efforts and dedication. It is not a purposeless art but an impetus inspiring the people", stated Dedeyan. Then he spoke about the importance of recovering faith toward the theater, which serves the Armenian people and culture.