On New Year's and Christmas days, the most hospitable corner of the city was Republic Square and the park of fountains dedicated to the 2750th anniversary of Yerevan's founding, with its concert programs and Christmas fair.
The festive events initiated by Yerevan Municipality were concluded on January 6. Ruben Hakhverdyan and Forsh, the artists who have become symbols of the city, were on stage with notes of eternal love for the city, people and Yerevan.
First Deputy Mayor Levon Hovhannisyan, Deputy Mayor of Yerevan Tigran Avinyan, Head of Kentron Administrative District Samvel Ghukasyan, heads of departments of the Municipality were present at the concert along with Yerevan residents and guests of the city.
"When we see the mood of the children, we understand that our events were successful. All this has a multiplier effect, because especially these days we have a lot of tourists in Yerevan," says Levon Hovhannisyan.
"Even with the difficult period we are going through, a positive mood is a must condition for the city, residents and guests. We can consider our New Year's plans received. From the cultural point of view, this year will undoubtedly be much more saturated; big projects are expected," Tigran Avinyan emphasizes.
The Yerevan melodies brought joy to the young, the old and even the little ones. The evening also impressed the tourists.
"We had a 9 concert programs in which more than 30 artists participated," says Gosh Sargsyan, head of the culture and tourism department of Yerevan Municipality.
New Year's events were an opportunity to discover Yerevan anew.
In 2023, the capital promises to be more cultural.