President Sarkissian visited the birthplace of the all-Armenian poet: Not only Tumanian’s spirit is in Dsegh but also his heart

In the framework of his working visit to Lori marz, President Armen Sarkissian visited Dsegh - the birthplace of the all-Armenian poet Hovhaness Tumanian.

The President laid flowers at the memorial of the great poet, visited the chapel located nearby where Tumanian’s heart is buried. Armen Sarkissian visited also his home-museum which is the paternal home of the all-Armenian poet and was turned into a museum in 1939. He familiarized with the exhibits related to the life and work of the writer – books, personal items which represent certain stages of the great poet’s life and literary works.

The President inquired about the future programs of the museum. He noted that each generation of the Armenian people not only has to read and enjoy Tumanian’s works but also learn from them.

“Our greats should get what they deserve, should be appreciated, venerated, their life norms, which they preached as devotees of the Fatherland and the nation, should be adopted,” the President said. He thanked the museum workers for preserving Tumanian’s legacy and passing it on to generations. Armen Sarkissian said that we, as a nation, are also recognized for our culture, and Hovhaness Tumanian’s contribution to that is great.

During his visit to Dsegh, President Sarkissian conversed with the villagers, visited the Sourb Grigor Lusavorich Church (5-7 century) of the village, prayed and lit a candle.