Armenians demand Georgia’s recognition
As part of the events dedicated to the 97th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the "Hayartun" Cultural Center of the Georgian-Armenian Diocese of the Armenian Holy Apostolic Church, as well as the "Armenian Community of Georgia", "National Congress of Armenians of Georgia" and the "Assembly of Armenians of Tbilisi" organized a peaceful rally in front of the Georgian Parliament on April 23.
With signs reading "No to Genocide" and "Great Armenian Genocide 97", the participants of the rally organized a flashmob at square of the parliament's central entrance located on Rustaveli Street in Tbilisi with candles in the shape of a cross and silent performances of dances.
Then, the participants of the rally handed the Georgian-Armenians' appeal to all deputies of the Georgian Parliament with the demand for recognition and condemnation of the Armenian Genocide.
"Commemoration Evening"
On April 23, the Georgian-Armenian Diocese of the Armenian Holy Apostolic Church and the RA Embassy in Georgia sponsored the Petros Adamyan Dramatic Theater's performance called "Commemoration Evening" held at the Theater for Young Spectators after Nodar Dumbadze.
Torch march to Turkish Embassy
On the same day, as part of the events dedicated to the victims of the Armenian Genocide, the "Armenian Community of Georgia" non-governmental organization organized a march with torches from Victory Park to the Turkish Embassy in Tbilisi.
The youth gathered in front of the embassy and called on Turkey to confess its crime, bow in memory of the 1.5 million innocent victims and recognize the Great Genocide.
The events dedicated to the 97th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide continue in Tbilisi.