NY AYF Chapters invite community to shop Armenian at Spring Vernissage

NEW YORK, NY – The Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) Manhattan “Moush” and New York “Hyortik” chapters will be collaborating with the Armenian National Committee (ANC) of New York (ANC-NY) to host New York City’s first ever Spring Vernissage on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at St. Illuminator’s Armenian Apostolic Cathedral (221 E 27th Street, New York, NY 10016). The event, which will be held from 1 pm to 5 pm, will highlight small Armenian businesses, local artists, designers, winemakers, bakers, jewelers, and others. This fundraiser is a community event designed to celebrate and support Armenian entrepreneurial artists.

As the community prepares for protests, petitions and memorial masses in honor of the 107th anniversary commemoration of the Armenian Genocide on April 24, the local AYF and ANC chapters believe this season can also serve as a time to reflect on Armenian history and celebrate and share the cultural achievements and contributions of the Armenian people.

“Despite current sentiments among members of the Armenian-American diaspora, we must continue to highlight and showcase the innumerous achievements of the resilient, the tireless, and the creative, as we always have and will continue to be as Armenians,” said ANC-NY chair and AYF Manhattan “Moush” Chapter member Chantelle Nasri, “Events like these will continue to support our homeland and raise awareness about our cause to those outside our community.”

Proceeds will support future AYF and ANC chapter initiatives, as well as families in Armenia and Artsakh. Vendors can email inquiries to manhattan@ayf.org or newyork@ayf.org.

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AYF Manhattan "Moush" Chapter

Founded in 2016, the Manhattan "Moush" Chapter works to unite Armenian youth and organize activities in the New York City area. The chapter has a Senior and Junior chapter. The Manhattan "Moush" Chapter sets out to achieve its goals and objectives throughout the year, including events such as April 24th protest in NYC, social networking events, and preparation for regional athletic events. The AYF-YOARF's five pillars (athletic, cultural, educational, political, social) guide this chapter and help keep its membership active and at the forefront of the Armenian Cause at all times.

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AYF New York "Hyortik" Chapter

The AYF-YOARF New York “Hyortik” Chapter existed even before the AYF was founded in 1933 and works to unite Armenian youth and organize activities in Queens and Long Island. The chapter has a Senior and Junior chapter. The New York “Hyortik” Chapter sets out to achieve its goals and objectives throughout the year with events such as commemorating the Armenian Genocide every April 24th in NYC; fundraising for our homeland; hosting a fall festival and Christmas dinner with juniors; annual Super Bowl parties; and ski trips. The AYF-YOARF’s five pillars (athletic, cultural, educational, political, social) guide this chapter and help to keep its membership active and at the forefront of the Armenian cause at all times.

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