Three-color brains taken to Matenadaran
The Neoconservative Movement of Armenia today held a flashmob against the bill on re-opening foreign-language schools in Armenia.
The participants of the campaign held a match from the government building to the Matenadaran Research Institute of Old Manuscripts chanting, "Armenian children need Armenian schools," "Only Armenian must be used in Armenia," "No to brainwashing," "Language is sacred, one who renounces it is a betrayer."
The marchers were carrying trays with flags of foreign countries and brains painted in red, blue and orange.
"The brains symbolize that the Armenian intellectual potential must remain in Armenia and serve the Armenian people. Through this action, we want to prevent brainwash and re-opening of foreign schools in the country," deputy chairman of the Neoconservative Movement Manvel Kostandyan said.
Nearing the statue of Mesrop Mashtots the marchers wrapped the brains into the Armenian tricolor flag and covered them with hands showing that Armenia's intellectuals should stay in Armenia.
