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  • UNESCO Headquarters In Paris To Host Khachkar Exhibit

    UNESCO HEADQUARTERS IN PARIS TO HOST KHACHKAR EXHIBIT

    PanARMENIAN.Net
    June 15, 2011 - 17:34 AMT

    PanARMENIAN.Net - On June 15-24, UNESCO headquarters in Paris will
    host an exhibition on the art of khachkar.

    The exhibit will be held in the framework of UNESCO-organized
    scientific conferences, with representatives of the countries
    worldwide, including Armenia, attending.

    The exhibit will feature photos portraying 60 khachkars of different
    epochs.

    A delegation led by Armenian Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan
    includes Parajanov Museum director Zaven Sargsyan, the head of YSU Art
    History Department Levon Chugaszyan. Levon Donabedian, a Paris-based
    Art History Doctor will also attend the event.

    During the exhibit, Armenian master of khachkar Robert Minasyan will
    be creating a cross-stone for the visitors to see.

    On November 17, 2010, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and
    Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has declared the Armenian khachkar
    (cross-stone) an intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent
    safeguarding.

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