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Charity exhibition-fair and concert held to help Syrian Armenians
December 21, 2013 | 16:45
YEREVAN. - A charity exhibition-fair, entitled `Breath of
Syrian-Armenian Culture in Yerevan,' was held Friday in Armenia's
capital city Yerevan.
Around forty Syrian Armenians attended the event, which was an
initiative of the Ministry of Diaspora.
Syrian-Armenian handicraft, jewelry products, and pastry were
introduced at the exhibition.
Subsequent to the exhibition, a charity concert, entitled `Toward a
New Life,' was held, during which popular Armenian artists from Syria
and Armenia performed. The performers also danced and recited poetry.
The proceeds from the charity exhibition-sale and concert will be
transferred to the fund for the construction of the New Aleppo
district in Armenia, and for the Syrian Armenians who have moved to
Armenia.
In her remarks, Diaspora Minister Hranush Hakobyan highlighted the
need for the Syrian Armenians to integrate in the society of Armenia.
At the end of the event, the minister presented the Diaspora Ministry
certificates of honor and appreciation to the Syrian Armenians who
took part in the concert.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am
December 21, 2013 | 16:45
YEREVAN. - A charity exhibition-fair, entitled `Breath of
Syrian-Armenian Culture in Yerevan,' was held Friday in Armenia's
capital city Yerevan.
Around forty Syrian Armenians attended the event, which was an
initiative of the Ministry of Diaspora.
Syrian-Armenian handicraft, jewelry products, and pastry were
introduced at the exhibition.
Subsequent to the exhibition, a charity concert, entitled `Toward a
New Life,' was held, during which popular Armenian artists from Syria
and Armenia performed. The performers also danced and recited poetry.
The proceeds from the charity exhibition-sale and concert will be
transferred to the fund for the construction of the New Aleppo
district in Armenia, and for the Syrian Armenians who have moved to
Armenia.
In her remarks, Diaspora Minister Hranush Hakobyan highlighted the
need for the Syrian Armenians to integrate in the society of Armenia.
At the end of the event, the minister presented the Diaspora Ministry
certificates of honor and appreciation to the Syrian Armenians who
took part in the concert.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am