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Yerevan Days held in Gyumri: Yerevan culture represented in cradle of crafts and arts
This year Gyumri City Day was marked on September 2 and the idea of holding Yerevan Days in the cradle of crafts and arts at the same time added more excitement to the event. Both cities came up with special initiatives turning the event into a bright celebration. Yerevan Mayor Hrachya Sargsyan, the head of Gyumri community Vardges Samsonyan, the First Deputy Mayor of Yerevan Levon Hovhannisyan, the members of Councils of Elders of both cities and representatives of the staffs were present at the event.
The celebration started from Rustaveli street where the culture of Gyumri was represented in nearly 30 pavilions.
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Yerevan companies and individuals producing souvenirs were represented in Abovyan street of Gyumri. “Art and Craft Souvenirs” expo-fair hosted 30 pavilions in which were displayed carpets, embroidery and lacing, puppet craft, ceramics, woodcraft, jewelry made of silver and other metals.
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Accompanied by his Gyumri colleague Yerevan Mayor visited Avetik Isahakyan museum where a performance was staged. There were also a number of exhibitions as well as a presentation of an illustrated catalogue at the museum.
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The children’s brass band of Gyumri named “Ani” got new musical instruments granted by Yerevan Municipality. The talented children of the music school after St. Jrbashyan used to play worn-out instruments, and the new instruments will help kids to improve their skills.
In his greeting speech Yerevan Mayor Hrachya Sargsyan expressed gratitude to his colleague for the hospitality and the warm environment reining in Gyumri.
“Gyumri is the cradle of our art and craft, without any exaggeration, it is the anchor of Armenian identity which inspires every Armenian. I am twice as happy for having our small contribution to celebration of Gyumri Day and “Yerevan Days in Gyumri” event. Today Yerevan community granted new musical instruments to the talented young musicians of “Ani” brass band and I am sure it will help them develop their skills in music. Our programs will be continued and joining our efforts we will create the country we dream of”, marked Yerevan Mayor.
Gyumri has a peculiar charm and is full of magnetism and Yerevan Days in Gyumri added to this magic.
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