The celebration of the 90th anniversary of the Armenian Independence started when the HMEM fanfare and the scouts started marching in the main road of Anjar, followed by all the organizations and associations of the village.

Later people joined them as they passed by their houses ending up in front yard of “S.Zetlian” center, where the celebration was going to take place, organized by the ARF "Garmir Ler" Committee's Educational Committee and The AYF LEM "Shavarsh Misakian" Chapter.

   
After the Lebanese and Armenian anthems, Mr. Movses T. Hergelian made the opening words on behalf of the ARF “Garmir Ler” Committee. After talking briefly about the independence, he spoke about its importance and influence on the current political situation.

        
Then the speaker of the day, Mr. Hampig Bilalian was invited to convey the message of the day. Mr. Bilalian reminded the presents of the words and acts of our heroes, who gave their lives fighting for a Free, independent and a united Armenia, he continued his words by saying that our nation would not exist if May 28 independence was not achieved. He finished his speech by advising the new generation to direct their sight towards the sacred mountain Ararad and build up their future with its immensity.

The program of the event included various performances presented by the students of the three schools including poems, dances and songs. The event ended by a group of Armenian patriotic and revolutionary songs performed by the HMEM fanfare.

Like every year in May, “Haratch” Kindergarten celebrated its Mothers Day, on Saturday May 24, at 6:30 pm in the yard of the kindergarten. On the entrance, mothers were able to view the wonderful and creative drawings of our little artists.

           
The event started by the opening words by the director of the kindergarten Miss Haverj Shekherdemian, who, on behalf of the school, congratulated mothers on their special day by gracefully reciting poems of our talented Armenian poets. Each class participated in the event by singing, dancing and reciting poems in Armenian, English, and Arabic.

        
After which our well known Armenian singer, Mr. Roupig Hakhverdian congratulated our mother's with his own special way on video film which was especially prepared for this occasion.

At the end, the graduating class was invited to cut the cake ending the event in high spirits.

On Thursday 22nd of May, Lokh "Aghtamar" Chapter has organized a ceremony in the "Filhanessian" Center, where students of the needlework classes received certificates for successfully accomplishing the courses.

Worth mentioning that six different types of Armenian needleworks: Van-Svaz, Ourfa, Aintab, Marash, Hink-Mil, Makok have been taught to our ladies during the past year.

During the month of March, a Mousadaghian - Anjarian traditional feast took place in Montreal, where through the relentless efforts of our compatriots there an amount of 1275 Canadian dollars & 100 U.S. $ were raised for the LOKH "Aghtamar" Chapter, which in its turn is going to help needy families in the village.

                                                    
New donations from the "Mousa Ler" Association of Fresno were also made during this month, and an amount of 1000 U.S. $ has been donated to the Chapter for its various activities.

One of the most active committees of LOKH "Aghtamar" chapter, the Handcraft committee, is continuing its various activities and every month they are learning a new type of Armenian needlework. This mont they were able to learn the Norwegian -Aintab, which was taught by Mr. Tsoline Doumanian. Take a look to their needleworks.

On the St. Fatima's Day, May 13th, the catholic community has organized a procession (tapor) led by Father Mesrob Topalian around the Catholic church. Special prayers were made and spiritual songs were song along the turn which was accompanied by a bid crowd of believers, who all prayed for peace in Armenian, Artsakh and specially in our country Lebanon.

On Monday 5th of May, at 10:00am, LOKH "Filhannesian" Center was full of more than 85 compatriots, who had come to a lecture organized by the Educational committee of the chapter, having as a lecturer, Mrs. Sossy Poladian from the Central Educational committee of LOKH, having as a theme, "Rights Of Women And The Limits Of Their Freedom".

The opening words were made by the Ms. Garine Kesablian form the organizing committee, after which she invited Mrs. Hasmig Kevorkian from the Central educational committee of lokh, who spoke about their activities and their roles in the different lokh chapters around Lebanon. Then the speaker of the day was invited to convey her message.

   
Mrs. Poladian after speaking about the women's rights spoke about the importance of healthy woman, especially in our community in building up a healthy family. At the attendants were then given flowers as an expression of gratitude for their role in our community.

Due to the latest political crisis in Lebanon, the "S.Zetlian" center is open 24 hours a day, to provide any necessity and possible shortages of essential commodities that we can face.
Although physical safety problem are ruled out from our compatriots but everybody's worried about the negative economic impacts that this situation might bring to Lebanon.

By the organization of Lebanese Kung Fu & Wushu Federation, the final contest of the competition took place in Anjar, on Sunday 4th of May in the "K.Guilbenkian" hall.
During the contest members from the Lebanese Kung Fu & Wushu Federation, guests from six different Lebanese clubs and parents were present.
At the end the medals were distributed and Anjar Black Belt Amity got 24 medals this time, occupying the second position. Here are their results.

 ***Traditional Long Weapon                                                 Medal

       Vatche Daghlian (13-15 yrs.)                                            Gold

       Arek Shannakian(13-15 yrs.)                                           Gold     

       Talar Kahkejian  (13-15 yrs.)                                           Silver

       Sarin Arabian       (16 & up )                                            Bronze

The “Aghtamar” Chapter of LOKH had invited all the representatives of communities and associations to a Memorial Mass in Anjar for the souls of all former LOKH members who had departed our world.

                                
After the holly Mass a reception was held in “Filhanessian” center where wishes of success and words of appreciation were expressed for the great job that LOKH does in our society.

On Friday second of May, the cultural committee of Hamazkayin "B.Sevag" Chapter organized a poetry night among the students of the three schools of Anjar. 

          
For more than one hour the students gracefully recited 16 poems of our eminent poets Bedros Tourian, Misak Mezarents, Madteos Zarifian and Bedors Heryan with PowerPoint presentation presenting the biography of each.

           
The poetry night was a success, not only because it showed the talents of our students but made us forget our daily worries and travel to our wonderful land of the Armenian poetry.

A feast for celebrating “Hampartsoum”was organized by the  LOKH "Aghtamar" Chapter on Friday second of May in restaurant and Hotel "Shelalat Anjar".

The welcoming words made by Mrs. Tamar Kendirjian on behalf of the organizing committee, then the words on this occasion of the executive committee was made by the chairwoman of the chapter Mrs. Madlen Khoshian.

The celebration was continued till 6.00 pm, during which the conductor of the feast, Mrs. Suzie Nashalian created a joyful atmosphere and made the attendants play games & told jokes. Our women ate delicious food, danced, and enjoyed the great music played by the D.J. Boggy (Boghos Kendirjian).

May 1st workers’ day was celebrated in Anjar as usual, and the orchards of Anjar were the ideal place for visitors to relax and enjoy the beauty of our nature.
The restaurants of Anjar had a good portion of the day, when hundreds came and tasted the delicious food and spent wonderful time in our fascinating village.