Panorama.am

14:51 07/03/2008

SAROYAN’S MOOD IN 2008

UNESCO announced 2008 the year of William Saroyan’s
100 anniversary. The year has already been started in
Armenia and the US. According to Karine Khodikyan, the
deputy minister of culture said that to hold the year
with high quality a governmental committee has been
created.

`The Ministry of Culture plans to organize a range of
events. Since last year state budget provided
financial means to publish Saroyan’s literature,’ said
the deputy minister.

According to the official source, with the support of
UNESCOan international conference will be organized
devoted to Saroyan and `Bitlis’ cartton movie will be
created. The year will be active with numerous events:
lectures, classes devoted to him, televised programs
and films are also planned.

Source: Panorama.am