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YEREVAN MAYOR WELCOMES DIASPORA-ARMENIAN YOUNGSTERS
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July 23, 2012 | 14:27
YEREVAN. - Armenia's capital city Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan hosted
the Diaspora-Armenian youth, who have arrived in Yerevan within the
framework of the Diaspora Ministry's "Come Home" Program for young
Diaspora Armenians. The youngsters were accompanied by Diaspora
Minister Hranush Hakobyan.
"Numerous youth have already visited the capital city of their
historical homeland along the lines of the 'Come Home' Program, and
I am confident that they loved Yerevan. I believe you have become
convinced that the Motherland is the world's most dear place. You can
rest assured that the Motherland, Yerevan are always waiting for you,"
Margaryan said in his opening remarks.
To note, over 200 children have arrived in Armenia within the framework
of the fifth phase of the current year's "Come Home" Program, and
they will spend twenty days in the homes of host families.
In her turn, Diaspora Minister Hranush Hakobyan informed that the
geographical scope of this Program's participants has broadened
over the course of years, and children from all Armenian diaspora
communities have arrived in Yerevan this year.
The children, who were hosted at Yerevan Municipality, received
printed souvenirs about Yerevan and, also, they presented a small
cultural performance.
Subsequently, the kids visited the History Museum of Yerevan.
news.am
July 23, 2012 | 14:27
YEREVAN. - Armenia's capital city Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan hosted
the Diaspora-Armenian youth, who have arrived in Yerevan within the
framework of the Diaspora Ministry's "Come Home" Program for young
Diaspora Armenians. The youngsters were accompanied by Diaspora
Minister Hranush Hakobyan.
"Numerous youth have already visited the capital city of their
historical homeland along the lines of the 'Come Home' Program, and
I am confident that they loved Yerevan. I believe you have become
convinced that the Motherland is the world's most dear place. You can
rest assured that the Motherland, Yerevan are always waiting for you,"
Margaryan said in his opening remarks.
To note, over 200 children have arrived in Armenia within the framework
of the fifth phase of the current year's "Come Home" Program, and
they will spend twenty days in the homes of host families.
In her turn, Diaspora Minister Hranush Hakobyan informed that the
geographical scope of this Program's participants has broadened
over the course of years, and children from all Armenian diaspora
communities have arrived in Yerevan this year.
The children, who were hosted at Yerevan Municipality, received
printed souvenirs about Yerevan and, also, they presented a small
cultural performance.
Subsequently, the kids visited the History Museum of Yerevan.