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Nowruz: Armenian youth more tolerant on Iranians inflow than older people
Both generations speak out against settlement of Iranians in Armenia.
On March 21-28 the tourist inflow in Armenia will reach a record high,
with over 20.000 Iranian tourists to arrive in Armenia for Nowruz
(Muslim New Year) celebrations.
March 21, 2011
PanARMENIAN.Net -
The response of local population to Iranians celebrating Nowruz in
Armenian capital varies, some are irritated, others glad; some
indifferent to the presence of foreigners in the country, others
unaware as to the reason for overflow of Iranian tourists.
The results of the poll, initiated by PanARMENIAN.Net show Armenian
youth is more tolerant on the arrival of Iranians during Nowruz than
the older generation.
Those aged 18-20 have no idea about Nowrus and are indifferent to
Iranians' visits.
In contrast to them, 21-29 age group responds positively to the visits
of Iranian tourists, which, as they say, promote development of
economy and tourism in Armenia. According to official data, Armenia's
budget is replenished by USD 20 000 at Nowruz days. However, those who
do not object to the visits stipulate conditions, `the tourists must
observe the laws of the country they visit.' Many noted that in recent
years, some Iranians violated public order, with ensuing conflict
incidents reported.
Another group of people aging from 30 to 40 categorically oppose the
inflow of Iranian tourists, saying that there are plenty of
Azerbaijanis among them, what is inadmissible. `The National Security
Service should establish control over the process of arrival and
departure of the Iranian citizens,' one of the respondents insisted.
There also people who criticize those opposing to the arrival of
Iranian tourists. The Armenian nation is scattered all over the world
and it's ignoble to oppose arrival of tourists from another country,
according to them.
However it's noteworthy that all of those surveyed spoke out against
settlement of Iranians in Armenia, what can cause a number of
problems, including demands to build mosques, schools and cultural
centers.
Mariam Matnishyan / PanARMENIAN News
From: A. Papazian
Both generations speak out against settlement of Iranians in Armenia.
On March 21-28 the tourist inflow in Armenia will reach a record high,
with over 20.000 Iranian tourists to arrive in Armenia for Nowruz
(Muslim New Year) celebrations.
March 21, 2011
PanARMENIAN.Net -
The response of local population to Iranians celebrating Nowruz in
Armenian capital varies, some are irritated, others glad; some
indifferent to the presence of foreigners in the country, others
unaware as to the reason for overflow of Iranian tourists.
The results of the poll, initiated by PanARMENIAN.Net show Armenian
youth is more tolerant on the arrival of Iranians during Nowruz than
the older generation.
Those aged 18-20 have no idea about Nowrus and are indifferent to
Iranians' visits.
In contrast to them, 21-29 age group responds positively to the visits
of Iranian tourists, which, as they say, promote development of
economy and tourism in Armenia. According to official data, Armenia's
budget is replenished by USD 20 000 at Nowruz days. However, those who
do not object to the visits stipulate conditions, `the tourists must
observe the laws of the country they visit.' Many noted that in recent
years, some Iranians violated public order, with ensuing conflict
incidents reported.
Another group of people aging from 30 to 40 categorically oppose the
inflow of Iranian tourists, saying that there are plenty of
Azerbaijanis among them, what is inadmissible. `The National Security
Service should establish control over the process of arrival and
departure of the Iranian citizens,' one of the respondents insisted.
There also people who criticize those opposing to the arrival of
Iranian tourists. The Armenian nation is scattered all over the world
and it's ignoble to oppose arrival of tourists from another country,
according to them.
However it's noteworthy that all of those surveyed spoke out against
settlement of Iranians in Armenia, what can cause a number of
problems, including demands to build mosques, schools and cultural
centers.
Mariam Matnishyan / PanARMENIAN News
From: A. Papazian