I don’t believe it has already been a year. Last year at this time I was happily strolling in the streets of Yerevan enjoying cafés at Art Bridge, bonjiks at the Bonjikanots and late night strolls in the city. You’re probably wondering how come I was reminded of this. Well on the 22nd of August is Lara’s and my wedding anniversary. The first year we celebrated this occasion in Armenia with our LCO friends (you know some of them, they write in the repats log… Raffi K, Madelene) Last year we went to Hin Yerevan for the occasion. This has to be one of the best restaurants of Yerevan. Besides the authentic décor and the great food, the restaurant also offers live entertainment. A group of 10 musicians and singers perform while some 4-5 dancers entertain us. I suggest this place to all the tourists.

Last weekend there was a Kermess as I had told you. More than 4,000 people attended during the weekend. Aram Asatian was good. Although I don’t enjoy his music in the car or at home (I don’t have any of his albums) he was able to liven up an open air Armenian fest. There were lots of food and of course alcohol. This may turn out to be not such a good thing. At the end of the day on Sunday, some of the attendees drank a little too much and a fight broke out. These people had brought some bottles from home… ts, ts, ts! Regardless most of us had a blast.

This weekend the Montreal World Film Fest is showing an Armenian film about life in Glendale. The film is called AFTER FREEDOM by Vahe Babaian who is an Iranian born Armenian who immigrated to LA with his family. I’ll be a film critic in my next log. Any of you have seen the film before? What did you think about it?