12/10/2013 16:21
Jivan Gasparian awarded Armenian parliament’s Medal of Honor
Speaker of the Armenian parliament Hovik Abrahamian presented today the Medal of Honor of Armenian National Assembly to People’s Artist of Armenia, world-famous duduk-player Jivan Gasparian on the occasion of his 85th birthday.
The award was given in recognition of J. Gasparian’s significant contribution to cultural development, the press service of the parliament said. H. Abrahamian highly appreciated the musician’s contribution to the development and popularization of Armenian art and wished him good health, a long life and new creative achievements.
Jivan Gasparian thanked the parliamentary speaker for the high award and appreciation.