PRESS RELEASE
December 14, 2004
Embassy of the Republic of Armenia
2225 R Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Tel: 202-319-1976, x. 348; Fax: 202-319-2982
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Armenia Participates in Olympic Arts Festival 2004 in Washington, DC
The Embassy of Greece and the European Commission Delegation in Washington,
DC are hosting the exhibition “Olympic Truce: Pieces of Peace,” showcasing
distinct works of artists from the international community, submitted by
foreign embassies in Washington. The exhibition is organized as part of the
Olympic Arts Festival 2004, celebrating the return of the Olympic Games to
its birthplace, Greece.
The Embassy of Armenia was one of 102 embassies participating in the
exhibition. Armenia was represented by artist Emma Gregorian.
The exhibition “Olympic Truce: Pieces of Peace” was opened on December 13,
2004 at the European Commission Delegation in Washington, DC by the Greek
Ambassador to the U.S. and the head of the European Commission Delegation.
Senator Paul Sarbanes, Armenian Ambassador to the U.S., Dr. Arman
Kirakossian, and other foreign Ambassadors took part in the opening
ceremony.
For more information on the Olympic Arts Festival 2004, please visit