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For over 50 years, a well-kept secret has been brewing in Fresno, California. Prpoor (púhr-poor), an Armenian term which refers to the bubbling grape molasses which brews on the last day of the harvest of the grapes, is an 800 year old traditional Armenian harvest festival (similar to Thanksgiving) which has been carried on in the old world tradition for over 50 years in the Central Valley. But it has always been kept a secret...
... now The Armenian Cultural Foundation of Fresno presents: Grand Armenian Festival - Prpoor! Under the auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Moushegh Mardirosian To be held at the beautifully landscaped grounds of the
California Armenian Home in Fresno, California
on October 3, 2009 (10AM-Midnight). Click here to learn more about the festival... This event has been brought to you by:
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Dance Party with the Khoren Moradian and his Band |
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 Get your weekend of festivities started off on the right foot! Or is it the left.... Come out dance to the music of Khoren Moradian and his Band.
(Show time is at 8:30PM to Midnight on Friday night)
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Dance Performance by Fresno Hamaskayin Taneal Varoujan Dance Ensemble & Karina's Dance Group |
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 Come witness the breath-taking dance performances by this award-winning professional dance ensemble. Don't miss this energetic and graceful show!
Show times are at 4:30pm (Dance Performance by Fresno Hamaskayin Taneal Varoujan Dance Ensembleand 5:30pm (Karina's Dance Group) (approx. 1hr ea)
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Traditional Armenian Davul - Zurna Performance |
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 Experience the thunderous rythm of the Davoul (a large drum) and the enchanting melodies of the Zourna (primative oboe) as Grand Master musicians, Vartan & Co.!
Flown directly for Armenia especially for this event, Vartan and his accompanists will dazzle and charm you every hour on the hour all day Saturday. Don't miss their spectacular performances in this old world style of music! |
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Children's Performance by Maggie! |
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 Bring your children out to watch the children's performance by Maggie!
Show times are at 2pm and 4pm. (approx. 45 min)
Don't forget to stop by Maggie's booth at the Festival Bazzar to check out all the wonderful gifts, CD's, DVD's and more! |
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