November 15, 2011 - 16:02 AMT
Armenia to host firework presentation during Junior Eurovision 2011

For the first time Armenia will host a firework presentation during Junior Eurovision 2011, to be broadcast live throughout Europe, the head of Armenian Delegation said.

As Gohar Gasparyan told a press conference, Ukrainian specialists are invited for organizing the firework. Illumination engineering and sound control specialists are also invited from abroad within the framework of the contest. Junior Eurovision 2011 will be held in Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex, December 2-3. 50 journalists are expected to arrive form Europe.

Armenia has participated in Junior Eurovision Song Contest since 2007, when it was represented by Arevik (Sun) Armenian group, winning the 2nd place. In 2008 Monika Manucharyan with her song ranked 8th. Luara Hayrapetyan representing Armenia in Eurovision 2009 again won the second place sharing it with a singer from Belarus, Roman Voloznev. In 2010, Vladimir Arzumanyan with his song Mama brought Armenia a smashing victory.

This year Dalita with her song “Welcome to Armenia” will represent Armenia performing the 4th.