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A pan-Armenian Cultural Festival will be held in Yerevan, Armenia on August 14-23, 2004. The festival is organized by the Armenian Ministry of Culture and Youth to promote cultural ties and cooperation between Armenian organizations and individuals in Armenia and Diaspora, present modern and traditional Armenian art forms, and promote expression of artistic and creative spirit in Armenia and Diaspora.

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March 24, 2004
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Pan Armenian Cultural Festival to be held in Armenia on August 14-23, 2004

A pan-Armenian Cultural Festival will be held in Yerevan, Armenia on August 14-23, 2004. The festival is organized by the Armenian Ministry of Culture and Youth to promote cultural ties and cooperation between Armenian organizations and individuals in Armenia and Diaspora, present modern and traditional Armenian art forms, and promote expression of artistic and creative spirit in Armenia and Diaspora.

Participation in the festival is open to all cultural and artistic groups and individuals, as well as representatives of cultural organizations, and cultural liaison officers of the Armenian communities. The program of the festival will be finalized in July, after applications from the participants and suggestions are reviewed.

The deadline for applications is July 1, 2004. For detailed inquiries and application forms, please contact the Embassy of Armenia, or the Ministry of Culture and Youth, Government House 3, Yerevan, 375010, Armenia, Tel.
(+374-1) 521972, 526065, fax: (+374-1) 523922, email: mcya@web.am, Web: www.mcya.am.