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HAYFEST AT THE EXPENSE OF OTHERS

Culture

September 28- October 6 the third theater festival Hayfest will be held in Yerevan. Theater groups from 40 countries including UK, Sweden, France will take part in the festival.

During today’s press conference festival president Arthur Ghukasyan stated that the performances will be given not only in Yerevan but also in the regions. Besides, discussions and seminars with the participation of foreign specialists will be held.

About 50 performances on various genres will be presented to the audience.

The festival initiators are convinced that the event will stimulate the development of culture and tourism in Armenia. Producer Levon Abrahamyan informed that the Ministry of Culture rendered no support to the organization of the festival. “We addressed the ministries od culture of other states and received some assistance. The other expenses were covered with our own funds”, he said.

The solemn opening ceremony will be held in the National Academic Theater after G. Sundukyan. The closing ceremony will take place in the Puppet Theater after H. Tumanyan.