The Tekeyan Trust London (TTL) in cooperation with the Tekeyan Cultural Association solemnly celebrated the 2800th anniversary of the foundation of Erebuni-Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. The function was held in the presence of Counsellor of Armenia to the UK Tigran Galstyan, the Right Reverend Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, Primate and Pontifical Legate, Father Shnorhk Baghdasaryan, social and cultural figures as well as extensive number of Armenian and British honourary guests.

The event began with the national anthem of the Republic of Armenia and the Erebuni-Yerevan hymn after which the audience stood in silence for one minute to pay tribute to the memory of the world famous musician, actor and the great Armenian Charles Aznavour. The Armenian spiritual song “Ter Voghormea” was performed by mezzo soprano Anais Heghoyan.

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