Yerevan - World Book Capital from April 23

YEREVAN, JANUARY 12, ARMENPRESS: As World Book Capital Yerevan will start implementing its functions from April 23, the day recognized by UNESCO as World Day of Book and Copyright. From that day various events addressed to the popularization of Armenian book, literature, printing activity will be held in Yerevan as well as in many Armenian-populated places of the world. Advisor to Armenia's Minister of Culture Nerses Ter-Vardanyan told Armenpress that the program of events is currently being finalized. The events will launch with the exhibition presenting the history of Armenian written language which will more probably take place in Armenia's History Museum. Besides, Armenian alphabet will be presented in downtown Yerevan. "On that day a number of high ranking guests will arrive in Armenia," Nerses Ter-Vardanyan said.

Within the framework of event in summer it is expected to conduct an international conference of letter creators and in fall "Literary Ark" event will be held with the participation of renowned translators, publishers. The events will be conducted till April 22 2013.