Wednesday, February 19 2020 18:14

ArmInfo. On February 19, a meeting was held headed by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, in connection with the holding of the Armenian Yarhushta national dance festival in Armenia.

According to the press service of the government, it is planned to  hold the festival in the Dashtadem community of the Talin district of  the Aragatsotn region on June 13 this year. Within the framework of  the festival, in particular, it is planned to organize a yarhushta  contest and master classes, as well as open pavilions at which  Armenian art and craft will be presented. It is also planned to  allocate a separate zone where the communities of the Aragatsotn  region will be able to present local traditions, culture and cuisine.   Summing up the discussion, the Prime Minister noted that great  importance was attached to the promotion and dissemination of  cultural traditions and values of the Armenian people. According to  him, the Yarhushta festival will be held every year, on the second  Saturday of June. It is planned that the winners of the competition  programs held as part of the festival will be awarded. According to  Pashinyan, the festival may be of interest to both residents of  Armenia and tourists.  The Prime Minister noted the importance of  holding the festival, and instructed to continue to work at the  appropriate level to improve the relevant infrastructure.