FESTIVE ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE CONDUCTED IN NKR ON SEPTEMBER 2

NKR Government Information and Public Relations Department
August 12, 2009

Today, a regular sitting of the governmental commission on organizing
and regulating of celebrations in view of the 18th anniversary of
proclamation of the NKR’s independence has taken place. The sitting
was conducted by the Chairman of the Commission, Vice Prime Minister
Spartak Tevosyan. At the session it was decided that a number of
arrangements will take place both in the capital Stepanakert and
in regions of the Republic. According to the programme affirmed
by the governmental commission, on September 1, the first lesson
of school-year 2008-2009 in all educational establishments of the
Republic will be dedicated to the independence day: the NKR Security
Council members, members of the Government and deputies of NA will
participate in the lesson.

On September 2, military columns will pass the streets of the capital
and administrative centres of the Republic in ceremonial step. The
state governmental deligation will direct from the Rebirth Square of
Stepanakert to the Memorial Complex of the capital, where lying of
wreaths and marching of military band will take place. On that day,
concerts, athletic performances and outdoor folk fetes will take
place in Stepanakert and towns of the regions.

In the evening, reception at the NKR President in view of the day
will take place.

A festive concert followed by salute will take place in the Rebirth
Square. According to the Mayor’s assurance, accomplishment works
and planting of greenery in streets and parks of the capital will be
completed by August 20. At present, an accomplishment of the territory
of the Memorial Complex is in going on. S.Tevosyan has charged the
commission members with a task to complete the preparatory works in
order their final review will be carried out at the next sitting