Khaleej Times, United Arab Emirates
Oct 19 2007

`Taste of Armenia’ begins tomorrow
By Anwar Ahmad

19 October 2007

ABU DHABI – The Embassy of Armenia will host a cultural extravaganza
week – `Taste of Armenia’ – from tomorrow to October 25 in Abu Dhabi
and Ras Al Khaimah to promote the cultural relations and cement
bilateral trade and commerce ties between with the UAE.

People can taste the food and cultural heritage of Armenia at the
event, said Vahagn Melikian, Ambassador of Armenia to the UAE,
yesterday.

A concert will be held at the Cultural Centre in Ras Al Khaimah
tomorrow, while the official launch of `Taste of Armenia’ and other
activities of the cultural extravaganza will be convened at
Millennium Hotel in the capital on October 21, the 16th Independence
Day of Armenia.

The programmes are being sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
of Armenia, Abu Dhabi Culture and Heritage Authority, Millennium
Hotel, Rakeen and others. They include concerts, live Jazz band, a
selection of Armenian cuisine, art exhibition and an exclusive gala
dinner.

`For making the event memorable, a group of professional and highly
acclaimed performers and artistes are arriving to convey the cultural
and historical heritage and spirit of our country to the UAE
nationals and expatriates,’ said Melikian.

`Prominent Armenian singers Aramo, Emma Petrosian and Arman
Hovhannessian are participating in the gala event. Violinist Hakob
Shirinian, painter Zara Gasparian and other singers will display
their creative works and talents,’ added Melikian.

Tourism and business
`We are trying to promote tourism. We want our Emirati friends and
foreigners to visit Armenia. They should come and discover what
Armenia has to offer,’ the ambassador said.

`We are also trying to bring businesses from Armenia to the UAE. Many
businessmen are already working here and signing contracts with
individual and private companies. The embassy is also taking measures
to promote business and tourism from the UAE,’ Melikian said.

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