New Year parade of Winter Festival passed in Yerevan

PanARMENIAN.Net - In the framework of Winter Festival Armenia 2009 New Year parade stretched from the Yerevan City Hall's park to the Park of Lovers accompanied by a brass band. Children had the opportunity to communicate with Santa Claus and Snow Maiden. The Park of Lovers hosted a real celebration, exhibitions of Christmas trees, tasting of traditional Armenian dishes, Winter Fair and other events. "This festival aims to make the winter life of our city fun and festive. I hope that this holiday will become traditional, "chairman of the Kanachastan NGO Raffi Niziblyan said.



The parade was attended by about 1000 residents of Yerevan and guests of the Armenian capital. "Winter Festival" will last until January 6. Residents of Yerevan will also have an opportunity to see a Christmas play in Abovyan street near the Church Katoghike.



Winter Festival of Armenia 2009 is held the third time with assistance of ministries of economy, culture, Yerevan municipality, the fund BOGOSSIAN GARDENS. Deem Communications is co-organizer of the festival.