STEPANAKERT, MAY 22, ARTSAKHPRESS: As “ Artsakhpress” reports, accompanied by the Minister of Culture and Youth Affairs Narine Aghabalyan and spiritual leader of Holy Savior Cathedral of Shushi(Ghazanchetsots ) priest Andreas Tavadyan visited the church and prayed.
Then the children of preparatory group of the Shushi school named after Khachatur Abovyan welcomed the guests and gave her symbolic gifts. The guests visited Shushi’s State Museum of Geology.They also visited the museums of carpets and got acquainted with the exhibits. The guests also visited the Iranian Mosque of Shushi.
Then Barankitse met with the children of “ Narekatsi” Art Union and danced Armenian dances with them. Children gave her “The Book of Lamenations of Grigor Narekatsi” , her portrait and cross bracelet.
“Children are our greatest treasure, the creators of our future. We are very grateful for your warm welcome. I know the history of the Armenian people. Many times your opponents tried to destroy, break your will, but no one has succeeded, but you continue to live and protect your land ” she said.
Then the Minister of Culture and Youth Affairs Narine Aghabalyan stressed the importance of the humanitarian mission of Marguerite Barankitse.
