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    NOWRUZ: ARMENIAN YOUTH MORE TOLERANT ON IRANIANS INFLOW THAN OLDER PEOPLE
    Mariam Matnishyan

    PanARMENIAN.Net
    March 21, 2011

    Both generations speak out against settlement of Iranians in Armenia.

    On March 21-28 the tourist inflow in Armenia will reach a record high,
    with over 20.000 Iranian tourists to arrive in Armenia for Nowruz
    (Muslim New Year) celebrations.

    The response of local population to Iranians celebrating Nowruz
    in Armenian capital varies, some are irritated, others glad; some
    indifferent to the presence of foreigners in the country, others
    unaware as to the reason for overflow of Iranian tourists.

    The results of the poll, initiated by PanARMENIAN.Net show Armenian
    youth is more tolerant on the arrival of Iranians during Nowruz than
    the older generation.

    Those aged 18-20 have no idea about Nowrus and are indifferent to
    Iranians' visits.

    In contrast to them, 21-29 age group responds positively to the visits
    of Iranian tourists, which, as they say, promote development of economy
    and tourism in Armenia. According to official data, Armenia's budget
    is replenished by USD 20 000 at Nowruz days. However, those who do not
    object to the visits stipulate conditions, "the tourists must observe
    the laws of the country they visit." Many noted that in recent years,
    some Iranians violated public order, with ensuing conflict incidents
    reported.

    Another group of people aging from 30 to 40 categorically oppose
    the inflow of Iranian tourists, saying that there are plenty of
    Azerbaijanis among them, what is inadmissible. "The National Security
    Service should establish control over the process of arrival and
    departure of the Iranian citizens," one of the respondents insisted.

    There also people who criticize those opposing to the arrival of
    Iranian tourists. The Armenian nation is scattered all over the world
    and it's ignoble to oppose arrival of tourists from another country,
    according to them.

    However it's noteworthy that all of those surveyed spoke out against
    settlement of Iranians in Armenia, what can cause a number of problems,
    including demands to build mosques, schools and cultural centers.




    From: A. Papazian
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