Hrachuhi Utmazyan says they never have shortage of poetry lovers (video)
World Poetry Day is marked on March 21. Since 2001, Arthur and Hrachuhi Utmazyan have been presenting their audience the best pieces of Armenian poetry. Talking to A1+ Company, Hrachuhi Utmazyan said they have never felt shortage of poetry lovers. “The hall of the Dramatic Theatre where we had our last presentation on March 15 was packed as usual. All tickets had been sold out several days before the event. My friend wanted to come but there was not even a single ticket left. This shows that our young people are fond of poetry and reading. I see that about 50 percent of attendees are young people - couples, boys and girls. Young people do not stop reading, perhaps they do not read as much as we would like them to read, but they read… I also get letters from time to time asking me the name of a particular poet or information about the author,” she said. Hrachuhi Utmazyan says they are not used to celebrating World Poetry Day in an unusual way. “For me, it is another ordinary day, as Women's Day. I get insulted when people mark March 8 because I think that each day should be a holiday for women. The same is true about poetry. You just need to open a book and read your favorite piece," she said.
