ARMENIAN KOCHARI PERFORMED IN NEW YORK STREETS
Robert Karapetyan New York

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01:15 pm | March 30, 2009

Culture

On March 29 a grand parade was held in New York’s Medison Avenue
celebrating Persian New Year – Nowruz, or Norooz.

At the request of Persian Armenians, Armenian Song and Dance Ensemble
"Eraz" (dream) participated at the parade at the head of creative
director Garnik Nersisyan. The Ensemble skillfully performed kochari
(Armenian dance)and other traditional dances and was warmly welcomed
by local residents.

Nowruz-1388 was celebrated in a friendly atmosphere.