ARMENIA’S DAY MARKED AT BUENOS AIRES INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR By Hovik Afyan The Republic of Armenia Day was marked May 1 traditionally within the framework of the 37th Buenos Aires International Book Fair. By the efforts of RA Embassy and the central department of the Armenian Apostolic Church Armenia’s pavilion was presented along with the pavilions of other countries and publishing houses. We should mention that 42 states and 1500 publishing houses were presented at the 37th Buenos Aires International Book Fair. The theme of the book fair, which is held in Buenos Aires, 2011 World Book Capital, is "A City Open to the World of Books". The ceremony on Armenia’s Day was held at "La Rural" center’s "Jose Hernandez" room. During the event RA Ambassador Vladimir Karmirshalyan said to the thousands of the spectators that it is symbolic that twin cities Yerevan and Buenos Aires assume in succession the honorary title of World Book Capital. A concert was held afterwards. |