  European Legacy Days Opened in ArmeniaSeptember 9, 2006 - 16:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Initiated by the Ministry of Culture and Youth Affairs of Armenia and the CE Information Office European Legacy Days opened in the museum reserve of Zvartnots temple in Yerevan. «The slogan of the event, devoted to medieval art, music and architecture, is «Insight into Middle Ages.» Within the campaign visits to museums will be free of charge,» noted Deputy Minister of Culture and Youth Gagik Gyurjyan. Special Representative of the CE Secretary General in Armenia Boyan Urumova noted that the Days aim at stimulating participation of the society, especially the youth, in realizing their own legacy. «The initiative also stimulates cultural dialogue. 20 million people took part in the European Legacy Days in 49 countries since past year. 33 monuments opened. The spirit of Europe and Armenia, as a European country, is expressed in their mental legacy and it should be preserved,» she underscored. European Legacy Days will be held in Armenia September 10-11. Outlook from the Middle Ages exhibition will open at the State Historical Museum of Armenia, as well as exposition of medieval frescos at the National Picture Gallery. Medieval manuscripts will be exhibited at Matenadaran, Yerevan, while Vandalism and Old Jugha film about destruction of ancient Armenian khachkars in Nakhichevan by Azerbaijan will be screened at Moscow cinema, reports Novosti-Armenia.   Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said.   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months  The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan.Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem."U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says.Family of Ilham Aliyev’s security chief owns vast property in UK As head of security for Azerbaijan’s president, Eyyubov is closely trusted by one of the world’s most authoritarian leaders. |
