EXHIBITION OF MATENADARAN MANUSCRIPTS HELD IN BEIRUT
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April 2 2010
Armenia
April 1 a solemn ceremony of Matenadaran manuscripts opening was held
in UNESCO hall, Beirut.
The exhibition organized by joint efforts of Lebanese Ministry of
Culture and Armenian embassy was implemented in the frames of closing
events "Beirut as the world book capital 2009", RA Foreign Ministry
informed NEWS.am.
RA Ambassador in Lebanon Ashot Kocharyan delivered a welcoming speech,
emphasizing Armenian-Lebanese cultural cooperation and presenting
information about Matenadaran. He also expressed gratitude to
Lebanese Ministry of Culture for the assistance. A representative
from Lebanese Ministry of Culture, chief coordinator of "Beirut as the
world book capital 2009" project Leila Barakat welcomed participation
of Armenia in the event, signifying the role of Armenian community
of the country’s life.
Matenadaran chief warder Gevorg Ter-Vardanyan presented 19 manuscripts
in details. Besides, a video and photos about Armenia were shown
accompanied by the Armenian classical music.