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It seemed the obvious thing to do, and the Patriarch, accordingly, agreed to meet with Simco at the village of Koni Shehr, and he drove with his brother David and several other friends to that rendezvous (February 25, 1918)...
That act was the signal; next instant there was a shot, and then a volley from the men previously posted on the roof, and the Patriarch lay dead in his carriage, a victim to his trust in the honour of a Kurd...
The Patriarch's body was treated with gross indignity, being set up for mockery in a sham "diwan," stripped, and flung out into the streets; but it was at last taken up by the Armenians of the place, and they, under the leadership of their priest, gave it honourable burial in their own church, where it lies to this day.

-- Dr. W. A. Wigram
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USA, Skokie, Illinois: Skokie Festival of Cultures, Assyrian Exhibition

May 21, 2011 - May 22, 2011

Assyrian American Civic Club of Chicago
at
Skokie Festival of Cultures
Presents

Assyrian Exhibition
Saturday, May 21 & Sunday, May 22, 2011
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
and
Assyrian Folklore Dance Performance

The Assyrian American Civic Club of Chicago and the Village of Skokie invite you to come and participate in its 20th annual Skokie Festival of Cultures. With over 30,000 visitors expected, this is Illinois premier festival that celebrates and promotes more than 30 cultures, including Assyrian. Savoring exotic tastes, listening to the traditional sounds of variety of music, unique arts and crafts, children’s games, business expo and a world marketplace bazaar and more than 30 cultural displays will be offered.
Assyrians were one of the original culture from the very beginning of the Festival and celebrating their 20th annual of their participation. The Assyrian Cultural Exhibition Booth will open on Saturday May 21st & Sunday May 22nd, from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM, sponsored by Assyrian American Civic Club of Chicago and Mesopotamia Museum, and hosted by Assyrian American Civic Club of Chicago.

Don’t be miss the Assyrian folk dance performance, performed by Folklore Dance Group of Assyrian American Civic Club of Chicago on Sunday, May 22nd at TBD.

Oakton Park is located at the corner of Oakton Street and Skokie Boulevard in Skokie, at 4701 Oakton St. The festival will begin at 11 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday, ending at 7 p.m. A free shuttle will be available to deliver attendees to the Festival grounds from Oakton Community College at 7701 Lincoln Ave., on both days.

https://www.assyriancivicclub.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=195

https://www.skokieculturefest.org