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    MANUSCRIPTS OF MATENADARAN TO BE RENOVATED WITH HELP OF JAPANESE SPECIALISTS
    By Rouzan Poghosyan

    AZG Armenian Daily
    18/01/2008

    By the memorandum signed between the Government of Japan and the
    Institute of Ancient Manuscripts Matenadaran, equipment and necessary
    materials for about $23 thousand will be allocated for the renovation
    of the ancient manuscripts of Matenadaran.

    The Japanese Government paid attention to Matenadaran for the first
    time in 2003, when Japanese experts brought renovation equipment and
    materials for about half a million dollars to Armenia and taught the
    Armenian employees of Matenadaran the renovation methods.

    Yesterday, Hiriko Hazumi, Japanese Ambassador to Russia, and Yukiko
    Mizuno, second secretary of Japanese Ambassador to Russia, visited
    Matenadaran to sign the memorandum with the Armenian scholars. Sen
    Arevshatian, Adviser of Matenadaran's Director, Arshak Banouchian,
    Deputy Director of Matenadaran, as well as Shoushanik Khachikian,
    Scholarly Secretary, met the Japanese delegation. Hrachya Tamrazian,
    Director of Matenadaran, wasn't present at the meeting due to his
    participation in the international conference held in Antilias. Sen
    Arevshatian emphasized that they greatly appreciate the assistance
    displayed by the Japanese Government. He added that thanks to this
    cooperation the ancient manuscripts of Matenadaran will live a
    new life. Arshak Banouchian informed with delight that the number
    of Japanese tourists visiting Matenadaran increased in the course
    of the last few years. "They say that where the Japanese tourists
    go there can be great opportunities for development of tourism,"
    Youkiko Mizouno stated this. He added that the Japanese people are
    very interested in cultures of other nations, as they believe this
    is a good way for spiritual development. Moreover, he emphasized that
    this very approach is essentially reflected in the governmental policy
    of Japan. Mr. Mizouno also stated that his country's government takes
    numerous efforts to preserve the culture of the developing countries
    and carries out many programs of the like in different developing
    countries. He also stated that the Government of Japan provided with
    necessary equipment not only Matenadaran, but also the Philharmonic
    Orchestra of Armenia, as well as the Opera and Ballet Theatre after
    Al. Spendiarian.

    In response to the question how well the Japanese people are
    familiarized with the Armenian culture, Mr. Mizouno added that few
    people know about the Armenian culture in Japan, as they aren't
    properly informed about our country. He emphasized the importance of
    properly representing the Armenian culture in Japan.
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