Literary Events

Literary EventsLiterary Events

For over four decades, literary events have been a part of the Toronto Armenian cultural landscape, thanks to a dedicated group of members, who have been able to keep the flame of Armenian literature and language alive in the community. Many literary icons have visited Klatsor, among them Aram Haygaz, Hagop Garabents, Vahe Oshagan, Vehanoush Tekian, and others. On an annual basis, literary events highlight the lives and works of famous Armenian authors: Moushegh Ishkhan, Silva Gaboudigian, Yeghishe Charents, William Saroyan, Aram Haygaz, Vahe Oshagan, Baruyr Sevag, to name a few.  As well, poetry recitation contests and literary/musical evenings have been held over the years and continue to date.

The Literary Youth Club was established in 2011, with the aim of providing a platform to aspiring youth to research the works of a favourite author and present their findings, thereby allowing them to engage with Armenian literature. At regular gatherings throughout the year, these individual and group presentations focus on a particular author or a theme, such as female writers, authors during the Genocide years, love, parenthood, etc. The presentations are then followed by a lively discussion period. To date, there have been over 40 presentations by approximately 20 club members, some of whom have become active in the Klatsor Literary Committee.