Nor Serount Cultural Association Participates in Armenian Cultural Day Event at Lamanda Park Branch Library

PASADENA, CA — On Saturday, May 9, 2026, Nor Serount Cultural Association, Hamazkayin ‘Shahan Shahnour’ chapter and Tekeyan Cultural Association came together to host an Armenian cultural celebration at the Lamanda Park Branch Library centered around sharing Armenian traditions with the broader Pasadena community through interactive workshops, performances, and storytelling.

Throughout the event, attendees participated in hands-on activities including learning how to write their names in Armenian, coloring Armenian monuments, creating traditional Armenian paper hats, and making clay khachkars while learning about the history and symbolism behind Armenian cross-stones. A Marash embroidery booth also gave guests the opportunity to learn about traditional Armenian craftsmanship and regional art styles.

Guests also enjoyed poetry readings written by Vahan Tekeyan, along with Armenian story readings featuring the works of Hovhannes Tumanyan. The program continued with a live dance performance to “Nazani” by Komitas before transitioning into a community dance workshop where participants learned traditional Armenian dances including Tamzara, the Michigan Hop, and Mayroque.

Rather than approaching the event like a formal presentation, organizers from the Nor Serount Cultural Associate Ellen Vartanyan and Sossi Lachinian, lead the event with a focus on creating an environment where people could directly experience Armenian culture through art, language, dance, music, and storytelling. The goal was to make Armenian culture feel approachable, interactive, and welcoming to people who may have never been exposed to it before.

This collaboration between Hamazkayin, Tekeyan, and Nor Serount reflects a shared commitment to preserving Armenian culture while also building stronger connections within the Pasadena community.