Aram Khachaturyan’s “Gayane” ballet marks 70th anniversary

Renowned composer Aram Khachaturyan’s “Gayane” ballet marks its 70th anniversary this year.

Speaking to reporters today Aram Khachaturyan house-museum director Armine Grigoryan said the museum’s program for the Museum Night event is worked out over “Gayane” ballet.

Armine Grigoryan said last year during the Museum Night the museum had 5000 visitors.

“People are coming with their families, children. This holiday gives an opportunity to working people visit the museum on non-working hours,” she said, adding that throughout the year, though, the museum does not lack visitors, but the majority of them are tourists.

Sahak Sargsyan, chief specialist from Culture Ministry, said during the last year’s event 100 thousand people visited 60 museums.

“The museums compete. Each of them wants to come up in an original way. During the recent years Armenia’s regions are also actively participating in the event. We welcome it,” Sahak Sargsyan said.