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MANUSCRIPTS OF MATENADARAN TO BE RENOVATED WITH HELP OF JAPANESE SPECIALISTS
By Rouzan Poghosyan
AZG Armenian Daily
18/01/2008
By the memorandum signed between the Government of Japan and the
Institute of Ancient Manuscripts Matenadaran, equipment and necessary
materials for about $23 thousand will be allocated for the renovation
of the ancient manuscripts of Matenadaran.
The Japanese Government paid attention to Matenadaran for the first
time in 2003, when Japanese experts brought renovation equipment and
materials for about half a million dollars to Armenia and taught the
Armenian employees of Matenadaran the renovation methods.
Yesterday, Hiriko Hazumi, Japanese Ambassador to Russia, and Yukiko
Mizuno, second secretary of Japanese Ambassador to Russia, visited
Matenadaran to sign the memorandum with the Armenian scholars. Sen
Arevshatian, Adviser of Matenadaran's Director, Arshak Banouchian,
Deputy Director of Matenadaran, as well as Shoushanik Khachikian,
Scholarly Secretary, met the Japanese delegation. Hrachya Tamrazian,
Director of Matenadaran, wasn't present at the meeting due to his
participation in the international conference held in Antilias. Sen
Arevshatian emphasized that they greatly appreciate the assistance
displayed by the Japanese Government. He added that thanks to this
cooperation the ancient manuscripts of Matenadaran will live a
new life. Arshak Banouchian informed with delight that the number
of Japanese tourists visiting Matenadaran increased in the course
of the last few years. "They say that where the Japanese tourists
go there can be great opportunities for development of tourism,"
Youkiko Mizouno stated this. He added that the Japanese people are
very interested in cultures of other nations, as they believe this
is a good way for spiritual development. Moreover, he emphasized that
this very approach is essentially reflected in the governmental policy
of Japan. Mr. Mizouno also stated that his country's government takes
numerous efforts to preserve the culture of the developing countries
and carries out many programs of the like in different developing
countries. He also stated that the Government of Japan provided with
necessary equipment not only Matenadaran, but also the Philharmonic
Orchestra of Armenia, as well as the Opera and Ballet Theatre after
Al. Spendiarian.
In response to the question how well the Japanese people are
familiarized with the Armenian culture, Mr. Mizouno added that few
people know about the Armenian culture in Japan, as they aren't
properly informed about our country. He emphasized the importance of
properly representing the Armenian culture in Japan.
By Rouzan Poghosyan
AZG Armenian Daily
18/01/2008
By the memorandum signed between the Government of Japan and the
Institute of Ancient Manuscripts Matenadaran, equipment and necessary
materials for about $23 thousand will be allocated for the renovation
of the ancient manuscripts of Matenadaran.
The Japanese Government paid attention to Matenadaran for the first
time in 2003, when Japanese experts brought renovation equipment and
materials for about half a million dollars to Armenia and taught the
Armenian employees of Matenadaran the renovation methods.
Yesterday, Hiriko Hazumi, Japanese Ambassador to Russia, and Yukiko
Mizuno, second secretary of Japanese Ambassador to Russia, visited
Matenadaran to sign the memorandum with the Armenian scholars. Sen
Arevshatian, Adviser of Matenadaran's Director, Arshak Banouchian,
Deputy Director of Matenadaran, as well as Shoushanik Khachikian,
Scholarly Secretary, met the Japanese delegation. Hrachya Tamrazian,
Director of Matenadaran, wasn't present at the meeting due to his
participation in the international conference held in Antilias. Sen
Arevshatian emphasized that they greatly appreciate the assistance
displayed by the Japanese Government. He added that thanks to this
cooperation the ancient manuscripts of Matenadaran will live a
new life. Arshak Banouchian informed with delight that the number
of Japanese tourists visiting Matenadaran increased in the course
of the last few years. "They say that where the Japanese tourists
go there can be great opportunities for development of tourism,"
Youkiko Mizouno stated this. He added that the Japanese people are
very interested in cultures of other nations, as they believe this
is a good way for spiritual development. Moreover, he emphasized that
this very approach is essentially reflected in the governmental policy
of Japan. Mr. Mizouno also stated that his country's government takes
numerous efforts to preserve the culture of the developing countries
and carries out many programs of the like in different developing
countries. He also stated that the Government of Japan provided with
necessary equipment not only Matenadaran, but also the Philharmonic
Orchestra of Armenia, as well as the Opera and Ballet Theatre after
Al. Spendiarian.
In response to the question how well the Japanese people are
familiarized with the Armenian culture, Mr. Mizouno added that few
people know about the Armenian culture in Japan, as they aren't
properly informed about our country. He emphasized the importance of
properly representing the Armenian culture in Japan.