Armenpress News Agency, Armenia Sunday 99th anniversary of Aparan's heroic battle celebrated with festive events YEREVAN, MAY 28, ARMENPRESS. On the occasion of the First Armenian Republic Day on May 28, ‘Revival’ Memorial complex of Aparan town of Aragatsotn province became the main ceremony place. The ceremony was attended by the leadership of the province and town, guests from neighboring communities and Yerevan, the local people. One of the major events of the Armenian history – the Battle of Bash-Aparan, took place on this part of Aparan which played a significant role for the establishment of the first Armenian independent statehood. During the ceremony wreaths were laid at the busts of commanders Drastamat Kanayan and Sedrak Jalalyan. The Aragatsotn Governorate told Armenpress Governor Gabriel Gyozalyan congratulated the participants, stating that the Armenian people celebrate the Republic Day with great pride and enthusiasm. “This significant holiday symbolizes the greatest will to establish and maintain the statehood and desire to live with dignity of the Armenian people who passed numerous ways of struggle and achieved key victories on that path”, Gyozalyan said. The festive ceremony was followed by an exposition by militaries and a concert with participation of famous artists, musicians.