ARA ABRAHAMIAN: CULTURE IS ONE OF MOST IMPORTANT LINKS CONNECTING DIASPORA WITH MOTHERLAND
Noyan Tapan
Au g 20, 2008
MOSCOW, AUGUST 20, ARMENIANS TODAY. The President of the World
Armenian Congress and the Union of Armenians in Russia, UNESCO Goodwill
Ambassador Ara Abrahamian sent a message to the participants of the
3rd All-Armenian Festival "One Nation, One Culture". The message reads:
"Dear compatriots!
On behalf of the World Armenian Congress, the Union of Armenians
in Russia and myself, I warmly greet the participants of the 3rd
All-Armenian Festival "One Nation, One Culture".
This already traditional festival is an important event that aims to
promote the unification of the Armenians scattered around the world,
as the fate has willed it.
It is well-known that like faith, culture has always been a common
element that has united the Armenians, regardless of their political
views and social conditions. Today culture also serves the purpose of
preserving and developing national identity, language, literature,
traditions and other national values passed on from one generation
to another.
Culture is one of the most important links that connects the Diaspora
with our motherland – Armenia and contributes to survival of our
people living in various countries.
The festival is also significant in that it is held under the high
patronage of president of the Republic of Armenia.
I wish the festival participants success and creative achievements
in the name of further development of our national arts."