YEREVAN GETS READY FOR "AREVORDI" NATURE PROTECTION FESTIVAL

Aysor.am
Tuesday, October 13

>From October 25 to 29 launches the second international nature
protection festival called "Arevordi" ("Sun Child") the main partner
of which is VivaCell – MTS Company.

As the organizers inform, on October 25 at 15:00 next to the
Matenadaran will start the animal masquerade which will announce the
launch of the festival. More than 500 people with colorful animal-like
dresses and masks will encourage the passengers to join the nature
protection events that will take place in upcoming days.

The parade-masquerade will start from the Matenadaran and will end in
front of the Moscow cinema. The participants of the masquerade will
be accompanied with circus and music groups. During the whole time
of the parade the kids will give flower seeds to the passengers and
will involve them into the event.

The participants of the parade in front of Moscow cinema will be
met by the sculptures of the endemic animals made of garbage and by
musical bands.

The parade-masquerade is aimed at speaking about the protection of
the Animals’ rights, reminding people about their responsibilities
which people have towards the world surrounding them.

Armenia is in the list of the countries the animals and the plants
of which though the most reach are also the most endangered. The
geographical position of Armenia and the relief have assisted the in
having variety of animals as well as endemic animals.

At present there are 300 types of animals that are called to be
disappearing or rare. So it is very important to have informed young
generation who knows about his environmental problems and who will
possess the country that we are leaving for them. They are also
responsible for everything that happens today, mark the festival
organizers.