"Tonatsuyts" Theater wins first prize in Italian Norbensis festival

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 7, ARMENPRESS. “Tonatsuyts” Folk Music Theater participated in the international festival “Folklore for peace” in Italy and won the first prize.

As reports “Armenpress”, the Head of the theater Hasmik Baghramyan noted: Various folk groups from different countries of the world took part in the festival. Frankly speaking, I never thought to win the first prize in “Norbensis” festival, notwithstanding we charmed Italy with our antique culture. I am glad and happy”

“Tonatsuyts” Folk Music Theatre was founded in 2007 with a goal of revival and dignified presentation of the Armenian early music and traditional festivals to the world.The concerts are provided on weekly bases and are opened to everyone, who is ready to not only enjoy the music, but also actively participate in it.

“Tonatsuyts” Folk Music Theatre participated in numerous festivals and concerts. During one of them, the Italian tourney, they presented “Armenia on the crossroads of peace” project, which was successfully adopted by the annual conference in Atina, on August 7, 2011 and was included into “Folklore per la pace” program.

In 2010, During“Natale in sieme” international folk festival the groupsuccessfully presentedits “Avetis” program, devoted to the celebration of therevived Armenian Christmassongs and rituals to the Italian society, thus contributing to the promotion of the Italian-Armenian cultural exchangeprojects.

In 2009, together with IFAM Studio, the theater produced the “Avetis” documentary film. In 2008 being recognized and sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, “Tonatsuyts” performed the recreated festivals of the Armenian New Year. Since2007, the theatre has created numerous concert program, upgraded its costumes and decorations.