"HOW DO YOU DO, ARMENIA" FESTIVITY HELD IN MINSK

Noyan Tapan
Armenians Today
Jun 19 2006

MINSK, JUNE 19, NOYAN TAPAN – ARMENIANS TODAY. On June 18, the
Belarusian State Museum of Folk Architecture and Life jointly with
the Hayastan cultural-educational association of Minsk presented a
festive program "How Do You Do, Armenia." According to the Yerkramas
(Territory) newspaper of Armenians of Russia, the festive event
was held for the purpose of popularizing the culture and life of
the Armenian people among the Belarusian population, as well as
for preserving the customs and traditions of Armenians living in
the republic.

The "Erebuni" folk dance ensemble conducted by Ruzanna Avanesian
performed in the festive program. The artists presented such items as
"Rebirth," "Palm Sunday" and "Wedding Dance." The Armenian Diaspora
had prepared a subject photoexhibition under the title "Dreams
about Armenia" telling about the history and culture of the ancient
country. The guests of the festivity also helped themselves to the
dishes of Armenian traditional cuisine.