Over 2,300 graduates receive diplomas in spectacular ceremony
For the first time in the history of the Armenian State Pedagogical University (ASPU), all the 2,300 graduates of the university received diplomas in one day.
His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, delivered a congratulatory speech, giving his blessing to the future pedagogues. He expressed confidence that they will join the ranks of people who have fully devoted themselves to the upbringing of future generations.
"Education is a guarantee for sustainable development for each nation. Knowledge and skills in every sphere start with education. In the process of education it is very important to focus on spiritual qualities of younger generation, instilling the Christian faith and national values in them," Karekin II said in his addressing speech.
"You should be guided by the bright images of our first teachers Sahak Partev and Mesrop Mashtots," he advised the graduates.
Further, the Catholicos handed diplomas to the best ten graduates of the university.
The Armenian State Chamber Orchestra performed a concert, playing the miniatures of Komitas and the tango series of Astor Piazzolla. The participants also heard the Aria Vocalise by Arno Babajanyan and the improvised versions of Berd and Kochari folk dances (by Ruben Altunyan). Antonio Vivaldi's Four Seasons was also performed.
Another highlight of the event was the spectacular firework.
The ceremony was attended by Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan, members of parliament and government, as well as representatives of diplomatic missions accredited in Armenia.
