Tumanyan 150
Today on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of H. Tumanyan, the lecturers and students of Northern University, led by the rector of B. Makichyan , with participation of the head of "Lori Gorge" NGO S. Eritsyan and the head of the the Union of Writers of Armenia Edward Militonyan laid a wreath at the monument of Hovhannes Tumnayna at Liberty Square.
Greeting the participants, Rector B. Makichyan mentioned that the activity of VERNATUN scientific (presently scientific and cultural) center of Tumanyan in Northern University (created in 2009) was aimed at the study of the life and work of “The Poet of All Armenians”, as well as the spread of his spiritual heritage. Besides every memorable episode of Tumanyan's life is celebrated at the university with unique brilliance.
In his speech B. Makichyan touched upon the events initiated by the university, especially highlighting the foundation of the “Tumanyan-150” anniversary commemorative medal (it will be given to the people having a significant contribution to the sphere of Tumanyan’s studies), the publication of the "Northern University" official pamphlet "Tumanyan-150" and students' visit to Tumanyan's house-museum in Dsegh.
By the way, on February 19 during the solemn ceremony of the events of Tumanyan’s 150th anniversary, in the village of Dsegh, some people will be awarded with “Tumanyan-150” medal of Northern University. Among them are the head of the the Union of Writers of Armenia Edward Militonyan, philanthropist Gagik Tsarukyan,the museums of Tumanyan both of Yerevan and of Dsegh. It is necessary to state that the deputy of National Assembly Vahe Enfiajyan, the head of the Center for Scientific Research, Innovative Programs and Post-Graduate Professional Education of Northern University G. Asatryan together with the head of University's Media & Public Relations department G. Hakobyan will be awarded on February 20 at Northern University during the ceremony dedicated to Tumanyan’s 150th anniversary.
The rector also mentioned that on February 20 commemoration ceremony would be held at the University, with various reports and artistic part as well. B. Makichyan particularly emphasized the importance of the international conference "H. Tumanyan's spiritual heritage and modernity" which must be held on April.
The rector of Northern University gave the package of literary materials of Tumanyan to the president of the "Lori Gorge" NGO for presenting them in a solemn ceremony in Tbilisi on February 19. The package includes materials from conferences dedicated to Tumanyan which were organized in recent years and “Tumanyan-150” anniversary medals. The medals should be given to the prominent people having great input in Tumanysn’s studies.
The President of "Lori Gorge" NGO Yeritsyan also touched upon the program of events dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Tumanyan, especially highlighting the publication of the literary heritage of the great writer, organization of the exhibition of paintings on his works, as well as participation in the meeting held in Tbilisi on February 19.
