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    CCTV, China
    Dec 27 2007



    Experience Armenian culture in Beijing

    Editor:Liu Fang


    Armenia, known as the Caucasian Tiger, is a small country with a rich
    culture, a country growing rapidly. Marking the 15th anniversary of
    Sino-Amenian diplomatic ties, a Chinese audience was introduced to
    the delights of Armenian culture, Tuesday night.

    Armenian culture is strongly influenced by neighboring countries to
    the east. To the west, lies Europe, providing its strong underlying
    current to the culture of Armenia.

    The Pantomime State Theater of Armenia opens the evening with a tale
    of a conspiracy inside the imperial palace. Exotic music accompanies
    the story.

    Laureates at international festivals, bass vocalist Barsegh Tumanyan
    and soprano Irina Zakian and pianist Arus Achemian introduced the
    Beijing audience to Armenia's accomplishment in the music arts. Music
    holds a fundamental role in the Armenian culture. The opera house,
    the theaters and concert halls are the pride of the people. The
    houses are highly accessible to the general public.

    The Armenia Culture Festival in China is being held within the
    framework of the "Armenian-Chinese Cultural Cooperation 2005-2010"
    agreement. Ministers of Culture from both countries were at the
    opening ceremony. Both expressed their hope for further exchanges.

    Hasmik Poghosian, minister of Culture ot the Republic of Armenia,
    said, "Chinese culture already enjoys wide popularity in Armenia. We
    hope to learn even more of the ancient Chinese legacy. At the same
    time, we want to bring the best of Armenian culture to China, not
    only performance arts, but painting exhibitions, concerts and so on.
    Museums of the two countries are in contact. We hope to arrange
    exchanges of artifacts and cultural exhibits."

    China and Armenia established diplomatic relations in April 1992.
    Since then, bilateral exchanges and cooperation in the fields of
    culture, science and technology and education have expanded, so that
    the ties between the two countries have grown even stronger.

    watch photos and video at
    http://www.cctv.com/program/cultureexpress/2007 1227/101749.shtml
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