Festivities marking the 150th birthday anniversary of renowned Armenian writer Hovhannes Tumanyan kicked off today in Dsegh, his native village, in attendance of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

The PM laid a wreath at the yard of St. Gregory the Illuminator church in the village and bowed before the great writer’s statue.

A number of theatrical and musical performances by renowned artists are scheduled in the village as part of the celebrations.

Tumanyan’s 150th birthday is included in the UNESCO Calendar of anniversaries of eminent personalities and important events of 2018-2019.