The first official celebration of Erebuni-Yerevan was held in October of 1968: the 2750th anniversary of our capital was celebrated. The jubilee celebrations lasted about a week. Lots of various and interesting measures were taken: new books representing the history of Yerevan were published, new films reflecting the everyday life of Yerevan were launched, exhibitions were opened, new songs about Yerevan were created, various jubilee souvenirs were issues which still remind us of that luxurious celebration. Among beautiful events were The Flowers’ Holiday, The Song Festival, during which a choir of 2750 singers performed the hymn Erebuni-Yerevan for the first time. Another outstanding event on those days was the opening of the Museum of Yerevan foundation at the foot of Arin Berd hill. The street adjacent to the Museum was called Erebuni, a park with 2750 fountains was opened, a memorial drinking water fountain was place in Republic square, the Erebuni carpet was designed, 2750 trees were planted at the foot of Arin Berd hill and the festive measures were completed in the Republican stadium with a great concert program.
Posted on: Sun, 12 Oct 2014 11:56:58 +0000