On May 30th 2022, the official opening of Charles Aznavour’s monument took place in Varna, Bulgaria. The project became possible thanks to the cooperation between the Aznavour Foundation and Armenian General Benevolent Union “Parekordzagan” – Varna. The fruitful collaboration of both parties, as well as active participation of the Aznavour Family resulted in the inauguration of the monument.
H.E. Armen Yedigarian, Ambassador of Armenia in Bulgaria, Iva Dikova, attachée under H.E. Florence Robine – Ambassador of France in Bulgaria, H.E. Tatev Agopyan – Archbishop of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Holy Church in Bulgaria and Romania, Daniel Lorer – Bulgarian minister of Innovations and Growth, Ivan Portnih – Mayor of Varna, Mr. Blagomir Kotsev – Governor of Varna Province, Ms. Antonia Yovcheva – Director of the Culture department of the Municipality of Varna took part in the opening of the monument. Along with them were also members of the Armenian community of Varna, members of Bulgarian Parliament, the Mayors of “Odessos”, “Primorski” and “Mladost” districts in Varna, CEOs of prominent business companies in Varna.
“The Aznavour Foundation welcomes and endorses initiatives that allow to pay tribute to the legendary artist. In line with that objective and in cooperation with local authorities, Armenian diaspora representatives and private supporters, the Foundation has initiated a project for placing Charles Aznavour’s monuments in different cities of the world.
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The proposal of opening Charles Aznavour’s monument in Varna came from our colleagues at AGBU Varna and resulted in this delightful event. We want to thank the AGBU Varna, Armenian Embassy in Bulgaria, local authorities and citizens of this beautiful city for their warm welcome of the monument. We hope that Charles Aznavour’s monument will become an inseparable part of Varna”, says Kristina Aznavour, CEO of the Aznavour Foundation.
Earlier, On May 10, the photo exhibition dedicated to Charles Azavour took place at Graffit Gallery in Varna. The pictures for exhibition were kindly provided from the personal archive of the Aznavour Family and the Aznavour Foundation.
