Levon Shant’s sesquicentennial was celebrated in Aleppo on November 29, 2019, under the aegis of Bishop Masis Zobuian, Prelate of the Armenian Diocese of Syria, in an event organized by Hamazkayin’s Aleppo “Nigol Aghpalian” Chapter. The event took place, aptly, at the Levon Shant Hall of Aleppo’s Aram Manoukian House
The event was a literary evening, attended by the prelate, as well as Rev. Manoug Barikhanian, members of the Hamazkayin Regional Executive Board, the chapter board, and fans of literature.
The event included an artistic program. Krist Karamanyan and Sevan Deirmenjian served as emcees.
Rosette Abejian, chairperson of the chapter board, made an opening speech reflecting on the importance of Shant’s literary and cultural work. She said, “It is this philosopher and pathbreaker—who defined the diaspora, revived the intelligentsia, preserved and disseminated Armenian culture—that we celebrate tonight; his dedicated efforts and cultural vision were realized in the worldwide activity of Hamazkayin over the past 90 years. As an expression of gratitude and respect, the Hamazkayin Aleppo “Nigol Aghpalian” Chapter Executive Board, with the support of the Literary, Music, and Dance Committees, organized this sesquicentennial celebration in memory of the Armenian intellectual and Hamazkayin founder.”