Baku myths about ‘Albanian crosses’ or Azerbaijani Culture Minister’s liesArmenian khachkars can be seen in any corner of the world where Armenians used to live. Azerbaijan is not an exception. As a “worthy” representative of Azerbaijani leadership, Minister of Culture and Tourism Abulfas Garayev disseminated lies about the meetings of the Intergovernmental Committee for Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO, in Nairobi Nov 15-19. November 25, 2010 PanARMENIAN.Net - During the Nov 17 meeting, in a discussion of Armenian Culture Ministry’s application, Armenian Cross-Stones Art. Symbolism and Craftsmanship of Khachkars was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This fact aroused indignation of the delegation from Azerbaijani, the country which demolished about 1000 Armenian khachkars in Julfa. Addressing a press conference in Baku, Garayev said that “Armenian delegation’s attempt to include Albanian crosses in Azerbaijan in the UNESCO list as Armenian khachkars was prevented.” “As a result of exchange of views, the samples were included in the list under another name and inclusion of Albanian crosses was prevented,” he said. Meanwhile, we strongly advise the people of Azerbaijan to visit UNESCO’s official website, http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/index.php?lg=en&pg=00011&RL=00434 to read the organization’s resolution. Armenian khachkars can be seen in any corner of the world where Armenians used to live. Azerbaijan is not an exception. However, the country’s leadership has been trying to eliminate any sign of Armenian culture throughout the territory over years. Yekaterina Poghosyan / PanARMENIAN News Most popular in the section The Oscar-winning helmer who hopes to return to Armenia many, many times ICAE2018 proves a success Telling a story in a single image Chance to have another dream More articles in this section The other side of music Instrumental injuries How Indians turned into Armenian Gypsies Law-abiding and peace-loving Armenian Renaissance Ahead of Europe | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |