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He has been called a "True Cultural Genius"
 The Armenian ethnic comedy visionary Ashot Ghazaryan, who has found a wide audience since the early 1980s, never ends a show without a standing ovation from the entire audience. The audience simply loves Ashot Ghazaryan! And Orran audience is no exception.
The folk and pop culture comedy icon has been performing for Armenian audiences both in his native country of Armenia and abroad for decades. Ghazaryan defined an era with his hilariously bold, satirical, uniquely cultural comedy shows. He represents the lifestyle, traditions, and customs of various regions of Armenia and enjoys a remarkable reputation for his Armenian folktale comedy performances. Each of his unique comedy shows lead us on a narrative journey through our folk culture, history and traditions with a hilarious punch-line that never falls short.
He has remained true to his commitment to assist the vulnerable children of Orran. Every year, at least twice, Mr. Ghazaryan, visits Orran to have a performance. It is a day that children long look forward to.
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A Special Day For People Who Have Reached Its Golden Years – October 1
On October 6, the children, true to their promise to Mrs. Cleo Cafesjian celebrated Elderly Day. The children invited their parents and grandparents and had a wonderful show for them. They showered their grandparents with words of gratitude and kindness. The show was followed by a reception. The grandparents received gifts as they departed with smiles and tears in their eyes.
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It is Pleasant to Remember Good Times Together
On October 18, the Armenian Assembly tour group from the United States visited Orran. The children had prepared a show of traditional dances, songs and poetry for the guests. Volunteer Narine Kotcharyan had worked hard with the teachers to make sure that all children had little parts. With the assistance of volunteer Nelly Mkrtcyan , the children had also prepared little hand crafted gifts for the guests. The visitors parted touched by the loving atmosphere of Orran.
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New Year Party in Orran, 2007
On December 27, Orran held its New Year celebrations. The festivities began in the afternoon with the play, “The Little Prince” of Antuan De-Sent Ekzuperi. The children also participated in games, songs and dance activities. Santa Claus visited the children during this party. To commemorate one of its happiest days of the year, Orran presented the children and elderly with New Year presents and food baskets, which were donated by the Cafesjian Family. Donations were also received from Coca-Cola HBC, Sandora, Tag spaghetti and Tifosi Pizza. As the founder of Orran, Armine K. Hovannisian stated, “I would like to be sure that the children have a great festivity and enjoy themselves. At least 200 families could celebrate the New Year and Christmas with plenty of food on their tables”.
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Orran, Cafesjian and Junior Achievement Up To Celebrate Children’s Day, june 1, 2006
"Children for Children" was the theme on June 1 at the Cascade, Gerard L. Cafesjian Center for the Arts in Yerevan, where International Children’s Day celebrations and lessons about love and benevolence went hand in hand. By the support of Cafesjian Foundation, USAID, Junior’s Achievements and Orran Benevolent Organization organized marvelous event where wonderful concert, circus, theater performance, puppet show as well as exhibition-sale was held for children. The sale of handiworks was organized on the benefit of needy children from orphanages. The warm atmosphere, applauses, shining eyes and happy laughter of children were the evidence that the festive was a great success.
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