August 3, 2009 - 11:33 AMT
Armenian community of Malta holds first ever congress
The Armenian community of Malta held the first ever congress in La Valleta's Hilton hotel on July 31, the community's press office told PanARMENIAN.Net.
Over 40 Maltese of Armenian descent, MPs and ordinary citizens showed interest in the event.
Congratulating addresses from Armenian Minister of Diaspora and Armenian communities of other countries were read out. Vera Boyajian who was elected the chairperson of the community pledged to contribute to development of Armenian culture and traditions and Armenia-Malta relations.
A film about Armenian written language shot by young director Hrach Vartanian was screened during the event.