September is really the busiest month in Hayastan, from people visiting to a million activities taking place in various places. Last Friday night was the highlight for me as I finally saw the movie �Calendar� by Egoyan, I came away thinking this movie is so real. This Friday night I will see his new movie Ararat, I really can�t wait and since Mt Ararat has been amazingly clear this week, I consider it a good omen.

Tonight I attended a reception at Armenia Hotel in their new wing for the �Kenats� festival. The festival will kick off at the Parliament House and for the first time the doors to the Parliament will open to the public. Edward Topchian and the Philharmonic Orchestra will start the festivities and this will lead to the celebrations at the Republic Square where there will be concerts and all sorts of performances. The weekend will also be a big kef since it�s Independence Day on Saturday and the Government is also organizing performers etc. Sunday will also have activities at Republic Square. I may have a special treat for myself this Sunday and if it eventuates, I�ll log about it.