President takes part in a number of events devoted to Erebuni-Yerevan 2796 celebration

President Serzh Sargsyan, accompanied by the Mayor of Yerevan Taron Margaryan, today toured the capital which is celebrating its 2796th anniversary, watched a number of events devoted to the celebration of Erebuni-Yerevan 2796 held in different administrative districts of Yerevan and talked to the people of Yerevan participating in the celebration. The Armenian President attended a solemn opening ceremony of a park located between Nalbandyan and Hanrapetutyun Streets of the capital’s Main Avenue. The president was presented the works implemented in a territory that has been neglected and dilapidated for decades, as a result of which about 13200 sq. km of entertainment area has been put in good order. The entrance of the entertainment area has been accommodated for residents with disabilities and ramps have been built. The entertainment area has been fully equipped with a new outdoor lighting system, fountain systems, has been landscaped and furnished with new benches, pavilions and attractions.

Afterwards, the Armenian President attended an opening ceremony of the memorial complex St. Mary the Virgin Church and the Museum after the Norwegian polar explorer, scientist, diplomat, prominent humanitarian and Nobel Prize laureate Fridtjof Nansen. The memorial includes about 30 monuments and cross-stones dedicated to heroic and tragic pages of the Armenian history, eminent Armenians and friends of the Armenian people.

In the course of the holiday, Serzh Sargsyan also toured the area next to Alexander Spendiaryan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, watched the photo pavilions “Three times,” the national dances “The Yerevan Round Dance” in Freedom Square and talked to celebrators in Northern Avenue.
This evening President Serzh Sargsyan and Mrs. Rita Sargsyan will attend the gala concert “Yerevan My Home” held within the framework of the Erebuni-Yerevan 2796 celebration in Republic Square.