ArmInfo. A memorial plaque of Charles Aznavour was inaugurated at the first Paris apartment building of the Aznavour family. About this reports <Aznavour Foundation>.
According to the source, on the eve of the 95th anniversary of Aznavour, events dedicated to his work are scheduled in different parts of the world. On May 21, in the capital of France, with the cooperation of the City Hall of Paris and the Aznavour Foundation, two events took place - a memorial plaque was inaugurated at the first Paris apartment building of the Aznavour family. The opening ceremony was attended by the Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo relatives and fans of chansonnier.
The co-founder of Aznavour Foundation, Aznavour's son, Nicolas Aznavour, in his speech noted that the goal of the family and the Aznavour Foundation is to preserve cultural and humanitarian activities and the heritage of chansonnier. "The opening of the memorial plaque marks the beginning of a series of events in honor of the anniversary of the chansonnier, which will be organized not only in Paris, but throughout the world," said Nicolas Aznavour.
In turn, the mayor of Paris, Ann Hidalgo, noted that Paris pays tribute to Charles Aznavour: "He is one of the favorite sons of our city". She thanked the Aznavour Foundation for organizing events dedicated to the anniversary of the artist, assuring that other surprises await Parisians.
The celebration continued with a concert in the square adjacent to the City Hall of Paris.