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The pavilion of Armenia’s Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport in the COP17 Green Zone was dedicated to culture on October 25.
Visitors had the opportunity to learn about grant programs for the creative industries, initiatives by theatre and concert organizations, and Armenia’s cultural heritage. Exhibits and activities ranged from museum collections and scholarly publications to digital and interactive art formats and museums’ educational and cultural programs.
According to a ministry press release, the National Center of Folk Music and Dance showcased Armenian national culture through performances by state ensembles.
These included the State Song and Dance Ensemble of Armenia, the State Dance Ensemble of Armenia, the Akunk State Ethnographic Ensemble, the Barekamutyun State Ensemble, and the State Orchestra of Armenian National Instruments.
The Culture Day program also featured the Meknark talent development program, the “Film School Without Borders” educational program, a short film festival, the Fresco International Festival, and activities organized by the Children’s Special Creative Center.
The Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra and the Vardan Achemyan State Drama Theatre of Gyumri presented their programs and initiatives.
The Gabriel Sundukyan National Academic Theatre presented its “Classics + Classroom” educational and cultural program.
Museum programs also featured prominently in the day’s events. The Service for the Protection of Historical Environment and Cultural Museum-Reservations presented replicas of valuable archaeological finds, informational materials, and educational programs. Visitors took part in the “Restore It Yourself” educational program and explored the history and architecture of Garni Temple through a virtual tour using VR headsets.
The Aram Khachaturian House-Museum presented publications on the composer’s life and creative legacy, museum souvenirs, the “Travel with Khachaturian” program, and virtual reality experiences.
The Martiros Saryan House-Museum presented the artist’s legacy through traditional and digital formats. Visitors explored the “Armenia” mural using VR technology and viewed reproductions of his works through augmented reality (AR). Books, albums, postcards, and ceramic works were also on display.
The Komitas Museum-Institute presented new publications, focusing in particular on the theme of nature in the composer’s works and the relationship between humans and nature. Commemorative medals dedicated to Komitas, catalogs, and other publications were also displayed.
The cultural program concluded with a performance by the Amarak Choir of the Komitas Museum-Institute.
On October 26, the ministry’s pavilion is dedicated to higher education and science. The Higher Education and Science Committee will present science grant programs and the Academic City project.
The COP17 Green Zone is open to all visitors daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.