On September 30, Nuard Armenian Cultural Union hosted an event dedicated to the 15^th anniversary of Lragir Armenian Monthly, which is one-of-a-kind in Belgium and the countries of Benelux.

As reported the news service of Nurad Armenian Cultural Union to Hayern Aysor, the event began with an opening speech by President of the Union, editor-in-chief of the Armenian monthly Gevorg Minasyan, who talked about the history and problems of the monthly newspaper and stated that in spite of the current challenges, the monthly continues to publish. The editor-in-chief also expressed gratitude to the monthly’s readers who have been loyal to the monthly to this day.

Several readers and organizations had also conveyed their congratulatory remarks.

Coordinator of the International Committee, member of the Council of Elders of Antwerp Galina Matyushina participated in the event and gave a speech.

Let us add that Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian and, of course, Armenian choirs and dance ensembles congratulated the newspaper with their performances, and young painter Arman Vardanyan opened his personal exhibition.