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    Khaleej Times, United Arab Emirates
    Oct 19 2007

    `Taste of Armenia' begins tomorrow
    By Anwar Ahmad

    19 October 2007


    ABU DHABI - The Embassy of Armenia will host a cultural extravaganza
    week - `Taste of Armenia' - from tomorrow to October 25 in Abu Dhabi
    and Ras Al Khaimah to promote the cultural relations and cement
    bilateral trade and commerce ties between with the UAE.


    People can taste the food and cultural heritage of Armenia at the
    event, said Vahagn Melikian, Ambassador of Armenia to the UAE,
    yesterday.

    A concert will be held at the Cultural Centre in Ras Al Khaimah
    tomorrow, while the official launch of `Taste of Armenia' and other
    activities of the cultural extravaganza will be convened at
    Millennium Hotel in the capital on October 21, the 16th Independence
    Day of Armenia.

    The programmes are being sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
    of Armenia, Abu Dhabi Culture and Heritage Authority, Millennium
    Hotel, Rakeen and others. They include concerts, live Jazz band, a
    selection of Armenian cuisine, art exhibition and an exclusive gala
    dinner.

    `For making the event memorable, a group of professional and highly
    acclaimed performers and artistes are arriving to convey the cultural
    and historical heritage and spirit of our country to the UAE
    nationals and expatriates,' said Melikian.

    `Prominent Armenian singers Aramo, Emma Petrosian and Arman
    Hovhannessian are participating in the gala event. Violinist Hakob
    Shirinian, painter Zara Gasparian and other singers will display
    their creative works and talents,' added Melikian.

    Tourism and business
    `We are trying to promote tourism. We want our Emirati friends and
    foreigners to visit Armenia. They should come and discover what
    Armenia has to offer,' the ambassador said.

    `We are also trying to bring businesses from Armenia to the UAE. Many
    businessmen are already working here and signing contracts with
    individual and private companies. The embassy is also taking measures
    to promote business and tourism from the UAE,' Melikian said.

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