Tuesday, 7 February 2023
Preparations for the jubilee events dedicated to Charles Aznavour's 100th birthday discussed at Government
Chaired by Arayik Harutyunyan, Chief of the Prime Minister's Staff, Chairman of the 100th Birthday Anniversary Commission of Charles Aznavour, the first session of the mentioned commission took place today at the Government.
Arayik Harutyunyan welcomed the participants of the session, emphasizing the importance of organizing Charles Aznavour's jubilee at the highest level. The anniversary events will take place in 2024.
During the session of the commission, preparations for the jubilee events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the world-famous chansonnier were discussed, various proposals were presented. The members of the commission exchanged ideas on a number of issues related to event formats and schedules.
Within the framework of the program, a number of events are planned in the capital and regions, in particular: concerts, a conference, film screenings, redemption of postage stamps, recordings.
Charles Aznavour's son, Nikola Aznavour, co-founder of the Aznavour Foundation, thanked the Armenian Government for setting up the commission and noted. "One of the main directions of the mission of the Aznavour Foundation is the preservation and dissemination of Charles Aznavour's cultural heritage, as well as the philanthropic and humanitarian values that he beared. In that context, preparing for the events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Charles Aznavour is an exceptionally important direction for us."
Arayik Harutyunyan referred to the importance of organizing Charles Aznavour's jubilee anniversary at a proper level and in that context emphasized the need for effective work of relevant departments and structures.
