This video is a reading of the poem 'I'll not Cry 'Alas'' by Sayat-Nova.

The committee is focused on raising awareness about the Armenian Genocide to prevent future genocides worldwide.

The Armenian national clothing, called Taraz in Armenian, represents a rich cultural tradition. This style of dress demonstrates one that's typical of the Sassoon Region of Western Armenia in the 19th century. Armenian clothing typically incorporated wool, cotton, linen and silk, and included lots of embroidery. Jewelry was added to complete the dresses.

120 people participated in the fashion show and each walked the runway to music from their country. Click on the white arrow to watch the short video of the Armenian models Elza Ter-Artynov, Tigran Baghdasaryan and Ellena Baghdasaryan .

By the color and form of Armenian national dress it was possible to understand the person's marital status, how many children he/she had and their social status. National dress was also dependent on climatic conditions and ethnic environment, often becoming the symbol of tribal, gender and class identity.

Tigran Baghdasaryan and Ellena Baghdasaryan represented Armenia. The Armenian national clothing, called Taraz in Armenian, represents a rich cultural tradition. Armenia national clothing typically incorporates wool, linen and silk, and includes lots of embroidery. Jewelry is added to complete the ensemble.

The Sons of Malatia is a group of surviving children of the genocide, and now their children as well. It is both a cultural and benevolent society.

There are also Church organizations such as the Armenian Relief Society, the Youth Guild and the women's Auxiliary.

There is also Holy Cross Armenian Church in North Royalton, but with the exception of a few more social events throughout the year, it is not an active Church.

The mainstay of the Armenian population is their Church. The only active Armenian Church in Ohio is located in Richmond Heights. It is St. Gregory of Narek and is at 678 Richmond Road, Richmond Heights, OH 44143; Tel: (216) 381-6590)