Paris to host exhibition on art of khachkarMay 13, 2011 - 15:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On June 15-24, Paris will host an exhibition on the art of khachkar. As Armenian Deputy Minister of Culture Arev Samuelyan told a news conference, the exhibit will be held in the framework of UNESCO-organized scientific conferences, with representatives of the countries worldwide, including Armenia, attending. The exhibit will feature photos made by Parajanov Museum director Zaven Sargsyan, portraying khachkars of different epochs. During the exhibit, Armenian master of khachkar will be creating a cross-stone for the visitors to see. On November 17, 2010, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has declared the Armenian khachkar (cross-stone) an intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding. Top stories Ara Aivazian said Azerbaijan continues the traditions of Turkey after seizing territories and forced Armenians out. The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. Partner news | Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Russia accuses West of preparing invasion of CSTO countries NATO is preparing an invasion of the CSTO countries, the number of provocations in the air is growing, Sergei Shoigu has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north. |