DAY OF GYUMRI TO BE MARKED OCTOBER 18

ARMENPRESS
Oct 16, 2008

GYUMRI, OCTOBER 16, ARMENPRESS: Day of Gyumri will be celebrated
October 18. Responsible for public relations of Gyumri municipality
Lilit Aghekian told Armenpress that the re-opening of the central
square of the town is the basis of the celebration.

The square has been repaired for three months, the 3,700 sq. meters
of it is entirely covered with three-colored basalt stones. A group
of bronze statues dedicated to the heroes of Vardanank will be placed
here by October 18 in the center of which will be Vardan Mamikonian
on a horse with Ghevond Yerets and Catholicos Hovsep Vayotsdzortsi
on both sides, and Mamikoniants Great Lady and prince Kamsarakan.

According to the author of the monument, Artush Papoyan, the work is
unique in its essence and will make the appearance of the central
square complete. Rizhkov street which was also covered with stones
will also open on the Day of Gyumri.

On the same day honorable prizes of the year – "Honorable Citizen",
"Honorable Master", "Best Investor of Gyumri" will be handed in
"October" cinema. The ceremonies of the day of town will continue
till late at night and will end with a concert and fireworks.