YEREVAN, AUGUST 23. ARMINFO. A ceremonial closing of the First Pan-Armenian Festival of Culture “One nation, one culture” was held at the center of Yerevan yesterday. The festival was held in Armenia and in Nagorny Karabakh on August 14-23.
In Abovyan street, fairs were held, where craftsmen from all Armenian regions displayed articles of their art. Dancing and singing groups gave performances in Charles Aznavour square. The most entertaining event was a gala concert in Republic Square, which ended in fireworks. Welcoming the participants, RA President Robert Kocharian pointed out that the festival will become a tradition. The next Pan-Armenian festival is to be held in 2006.
Over 2,000 people from Austria, France, Great Britain, USA, Syria, Lebanon, Russia and other countries took part in the Festival. Concerts were given by the winners of the Sayat-Nova contest for vocalists and of the “Pomegranate seed” theatrical festival for children and youth. The festival, which was initiated by the Armenia-Diaspora forum, was held under RA President Robert Kocharian patronage. The RA Ministry of Culture and Youth Affairs and the “Alfael” producing center carried out preparatory work. According to official data, Armenian businessmen allocated about 100mln. AMD for the organization of the festival. However, one of the members of the organizing committee, Levon Abramyan, pointed out that 10 times as much was actually spent.
Each guest will take along pleasant impressions, diplomas and souvenirs. The images of the symbol of the festival, Nare and Narek, a boy and a girl in national costumes of the colors of Armenia’s national flag, (authored by the well-known cartoon-producer Robert Sahakyants) were in the greatest demand during the festival.
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