Celebration of 20th anniversary of Armenia’s independence starts in Switzerland
July 30, 2011 – 11:33 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net – The exhibition of fine art works of young Armenian
artists Arevik Lazarian and Anna Harutyunyan dated to the 20th
anniversary of Armenia’s independence opened in Locarno, Switzerland,
July 28 and will last till October 28.
As the Armenian Foreign Ministry’s press service reports, the
exhibition was organized at the initiative of Ticino canton’s
Education, Culture and Sports Committee, in cooperation with the
Armenian Embassy in Switzerland, Locarno benevolent committee and
organizational commission on cultural affairs.
The message of the world renowned chansonnier Charles Aznavour,
Ambassador of Armenia in Switzerland has been voiced at the opening
ceremony, which particularly said that organization of the event in
the framework of the 20th anniversary of Armenia’s independence
demonstrates Armenia’s attitude as independent and stable state
towards its history and cultural heritage, at the same time showing
the strive of the country and people for building its future day
through peaceful and creative work.
Within the frames of the events dated to the Independence Day of
Armenia, it is planned to organize screening of the film about Armenia
in Locarno Aug. 25, presentation of KASA and Sun Child Swiss
organizations activity operating in Armenia Sept. 22, as well as
presentation of Armenian national cuisine on Oct.8.