The presentation of the book Les Arméniens des Liban-cent ans de présence organized by the Hamazkayin Paris Chapter took place on Monday, April 9, 2018.
Anna Ohannessian-Charpin delivered the opening speech, introducing the 511-page book to the packed audience. The book had been published in 2017 by the Publishing House of St. Joseph University of Beirut in cooperation with Levon Nortikian, Vahe Tashjian and Christine Papikian-Asaf who supervised the work of about thirty researchers working on the book.
Some authors of the book, such as Christine Papikian – Asaf, Sanahin Gasapyan, and linguist Anaid Donabedian were present at the event. The first two speakers spoke about the participation of Armenians in the social and political life of Lebanon. They also talked about the difficulties related to the adaptation of post-genocide generation. Anaid Donabedian reported on the issues concerning the promotion of the Armenian language.
These subjects created a great interest among the guests. They responded with questions and comments. We are delighted to say that a large number of young people were present at the event.