The annual exclusive concert organized by the Oshakan Chapter of Hamazkayin Nicosia, took place on 20 May 2017, at the municipality hall of Strovolos. Eight hundred and fifty people attended the concert. The Lebanese talented dance instructor Krikor Keleshian staged the concert entitled Akhtamar.
Three dance troupes - Sipan of Hamazkayin Nicosia, Ani of Paphos, as well as Nanor child and youth dance ensemble established by State Representative Vartkes Mahdessian took part in the concert. The total number of dancers participating in the splendid program was 130.
Numerous politicians, government officials, parliament members, ambassadors and consuls, as well as representatives of community organizations and institutions were among the invited guest. The tickets were sold out a few days before the concert.
The three dance groups consecutively presented 15 Armenian and 3 foreign dances. At the end of the program, the Armenian Akhtamar love story was performed. The audience highly appreciated the idea, choreography, and staging of the performance.
At the end of the program, all 130 dancers performed a joint enthusiastic dance accompanied by the famous music of Gohar symphonic orchestra, and received standing ovation from the audience.