07/02/2014 18:44
Minister: Preservation of cultural centers is priority in 2014
The 145th birthday of the Armenian composer Komitas is marked this year. A number of festive events will be held on this occasion in September, Armenian Culture Minister Hasmik Poghosian told a press conference today, adding that a museum-institute of Komitas will open. The building was designed by architect Arthur Meschian and will be located in Yerevan Pantheon after Komitas.
The preservation of cultural centers is among the ministry’s priorities this year, Ms. Poghosian said noting that cultural establishments are being repaired step by step.
As regards the construction of the theater after actor Sos Sargsyan, the minister said that public funds allocated for construction work are insufficient and an additional sum is needed. The design work has already been completed, Hasmik Poghosian said.