UNESCO headquarters in Paris to host khachkar exhibit![]() June 15, 2011 - 17:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On June 15-24, UNESCO headquarters in Paris will host an exhibition on the art of khachkar. 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 portraying 60 khachkars of different epochs. A delegation led by Armenian Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan includes Parajanov Museum director Zaven Sargsyan, the head of YSU Art History Department Levon Chugaszyan. Levon Donabedian, a Paris-based Art History Doctor will also attend the event. During the exhibit, Armenian master of khachkar Robert Minasyan 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. ![]() ![]() 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 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |