NEXT PANARMENIAN FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD IN 2006: PRESIDENT
YEREVAN, AUGUST 23. ARMINFO. A ceremonial closing of the First
Pan-Armenian Festival of Culture “One nation, one culture” was held at
the center of Yerevan yesterday. The festival was held in Armenia and
in Nagorny Karabakh on August 14-23.
In Abovyan street, fairs were held, where craftsmen from all Armenian
regions displayed articles of their art. Dancing and singing groups
gave performances in Charles Aznavour square. The most entertaining
event was a gala concert in Republic Square, which ended in
fireworks. Welcoming the participants, RA President Robert Kocharian
pointed out that the festival will become a tradition. The next
Pan-Armenian festival is to be held in 2006.
Over 2,000 people from Austria, France, Great Britain, USA, Syria,
Lebanon, Russia and other countries took part in the
Festival. Concerts were given by the winners of the Sayat-Nova contest
for vocalists and of the “Pomegranate seed” theatrical festival for
children and youth. The festival, which was initiated by the
Armenia-Diaspora forum, was held under RA President Robert Kocharian
patronage. The RA Ministry of Culture and Youth Affairs and the
“Alfael” producing center carried out preparatory work. According to
official data, Armenian businessmen allocated about 100mln. AMD for
the organization of the festival. However, one of the members of the
organizing committee, Levon Abramyan, pointed out that 10 times as
much was actually spent.
Each guest will take along pleasant impressions, diplomas and
souvenirs. The images of the symbol of the festival, Nare and Narek, a
boy and a girl in national costumes of the colors of Armenia’s
national flag, (authored by the well-known cartoon-producer Robert
Sahakyants) were in the greatest demand during the festival.