  Armenian embassy holds charity concert in Japan March 13, 2013 - 15:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Japanese city of Fukoka hosted a charity concert dedicated to the second anniversary of an earthquake and tsunami in the province of Tohoku on Monday, March 11. The concert was initiated by the Armenian embassy and Gharibyan Krounk Dance Company. At the event, the Ambassador of Armenia to Japan Hrant Poghosyan expressed support for the people of Japan who were among the first to help Armenia after the devastating earthquake in December 1988. The concert featured classical Armenian music as well as performances by Gharibyan Ballet Academy students. The charity concert proceeds were donated to the victims of Tohoku earthquake and orphaned children. The event hosted 800 people, Foreign Ministry press service reported. Partner news  Top stories Dorians came 18th at 2013 Eurovision Song Contest, with their song Lonely Planet written by Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi. World famous chansonnier Charles Aznavour will attend the unveiling of his star in Yerevan’s Aznavour Square. The film stars Avedikian as a brilliant director Sergey Paradjanov, whose nonconformist behavior conflicts with Soviet System. The scientists conducted a survey of ancient rock art, with a database of Armenian petroglyphs to be later developed.   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Israeli security expert says Syrian hacker attack foiled  Israel refuses to comment on the strike but officials at the time said Iranian missiles set for Hezbollah were hit.Gyumri to host Europe Day celebrations The celebrations will feature a small information fair, with EU project representatives to brief the visitors on the initiatives launched.Expert says Russian FM’s remarks in context of Madrid Principles No decisive developments will follow the meeting between Russian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers, David Jamalyan said.Artsakh defense army conducts command staff drills Four-stage command-staff exercises were conducted in Artsakh, led by defense army commander Movses Hakobyan. |
