Tourism hotspot Dilijan hosts 5th International Leonid Yengibaryan Pantomime Festival

DILIJAN, AUGUST 12, ARMENPRESS. Dilijan city hosted the 5th International Leonid Yengibaryan Pantomime Festival.

Unique performances were held in the resort town’s outdoor amphitheater by artists from Armenia, Russia, South Africa, Georgia, and Ukraine. The audience reacted with excitement and applause to each performance.

“I think this festival has a significant place in the background of Armenia’s cultural life. Pantomime is the universal language of theatrical life. There are no language barriers for understanding it, the connection of the audience and artist is direct. Each of us can interpret Pantomime in a unique way. It is a universal and democratic art. I am proud “Armenpress” is contributing its share for the festival to become one of the most important events in the global agenda of Pantomime art”, Aram Ananyan, Director-General of ARMENPRESS News Agency said.

The 5th International Leonid Yengibaryan Pantomime Festival was launched on August 10 in Tsakhkadzor, Armenia.

The festival debuted in 2008.

“The festival formed the culture of live sculpture in Armenia. Pantomime genre is very diverse, and I want to present a large palette to the audience. People like different performances. It is necessary to provide people will the opportunity of choice. Classical, modern and other genres are performed”, Zhirayr Dadasyan, Artistic Director of Yerevan State Pantomime Theater said.

The festival will last until August 15.