European Legacy Days Opened in Armenia
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.
«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.
