THE WEEK OF BRAZILIAN CULTURE IN ARMENIA TO KICK OFF FROM APRIL 1

ARMENPRESS
March 24, 2009

YEREVAN, MARCH 24, ARMENPRESS: A week of Brazilian culture will be
held in Armenia from April 1. Vice-Consul of Brazilian embassy in
Armenia, press attach? Hovsep Seferian told Armenpress that within
the frameworks of week of culture one of the most famous Brazilian
ensembles "Trio imazhes" will arrive in Armenia in the end of March. On
April 1 it will give a concert in Gyumri, and on April 3 – in Yerevan
House of Chamber Music after Komitas.

Within the frameworks of the week of culture on April 4 Brazilian
films shot in different periods of time will be shown in the Armenian
National Gallery.

"This time we have chosen "The Woman in film" theme, through the films
the audience will have an opportunity to get acquainted with famous
Brazilian actresses. During the week we will present the Brazilian
culture from different viewpoints, we want the Armenian people to
get more closely acquainted with it",- H. Seferian said.

Besides the film shows, works of Brazilian photographers will also
be presented in the National Gallery. According to H. Seferian, these
events will contribute to consolidation of the relations between the
two states and put the cooperation on firm bases.

The cultural events will also continue during the year. The 100th
anniversary of famous Brazilian writer Mashado Deasis is marked this
year, on the occasion of which one of his works which was translated
into Russian, will also be presented in Armenia in the nearest future.