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UNESCO EXPLAINS INCIDENT AT KHACHKAR EXHIBIT BY LACK OF COORDINATION
PanARMENIAN.Net
June 20, 2011 - 18:34 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - The incident which occurred at Paris-hosted Khachkar
Craftsmanship exhibit, organized by Armenia's permanent representation,
was caused by a lack of prior coordination.
As UNESCO headquarters told PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, "prior
consultation is essential when organising events involving the
interests of many countries."
"Unfortunately, that condition was not fully met; several exhibits
didn't correspond to organisation's mandate and might undermine
the spirit of international understanding and cooperation," the
representative of the organisation noted, assuring that the exhibit
was in no way censured or negated any historic facts.
"The organisation attempted to work in close contact with the
representatives of Armenia to avoid unnecessary politicization
of a cultural event. During all the stages of preparation, UNESCO
secretariat was strictly adhering to rules and regulations meant for
member states. We spared no efforts for the event to be a success,"
the organisation representative stated.
On June 15, a photo exhibition titled Khachkar Craftsmanship opened
in Paris in the framework of scientific conferences organized by
the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO). On the opening day of the exhibition hosting the Armenian
Deputy Minister of Culture and Armenian Ambassador in France Vigen
Tchitetchian, the guests faced an unpleasant surprise. The attendees
were embarrassed to see that the quotations indicating the place of
origin of each Khachkar (cross-stone) had been removed without any
clarification on the part of organizers of the event. Only dates were
indicated under the photos.
PanARMENIAN.Net
June 20, 2011 - 18:34 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - The incident which occurred at Paris-hosted Khachkar
Craftsmanship exhibit, organized by Armenia's permanent representation,
was caused by a lack of prior coordination.
As UNESCO headquarters told PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, "prior
consultation is essential when organising events involving the
interests of many countries."
"Unfortunately, that condition was not fully met; several exhibits
didn't correspond to organisation's mandate and might undermine
the spirit of international understanding and cooperation," the
representative of the organisation noted, assuring that the exhibit
was in no way censured or negated any historic facts.
"The organisation attempted to work in close contact with the
representatives of Armenia to avoid unnecessary politicization
of a cultural event. During all the stages of preparation, UNESCO
secretariat was strictly adhering to rules and regulations meant for
member states. We spared no efforts for the event to be a success,"
the organisation representative stated.
On June 15, a photo exhibition titled Khachkar Craftsmanship opened
in Paris in the framework of scientific conferences organized by
the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO). On the opening day of the exhibition hosting the Armenian
Deputy Minister of Culture and Armenian Ambassador in France Vigen
Tchitetchian, the guests faced an unpleasant surprise. The attendees
were embarrassed to see that the quotations indicating the place of
origin of each Khachkar (cross-stone) had been removed without any
clarification on the part of organizers of the event. Only dates were
indicated under the photos.