From 19 to 30 October, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport (MoESCS) of the Republic of Armenia is presenting its own pavilion in the Green Zone of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17), hosted at the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex. The pavilion welcomes the public daily from 10:00 to 20:00, showcasing cultural, educational, youth and sports programs.

ESCS Deputy Ministers Alfred Kocharyan and Tigran Virabyan visited the Complex, toured the MoESCS pavilion and other cultural platforms, and learned about the projects and environmental and cultural initiatives on display. The Deputy Ministers emphasized the key role of art, culture and education in fostering environmental awareness among young people.

On 20 October, museums and performing arts organizations operating under the Ministry presented their respective fields at the MoESCS pavilion.

Cultural Heritage and Museum Programs

The H. Sharambeyan Museum of Folk Arts presented an exhibition entitled “Nature’s Codes: Plants, Thread, Wood, Clay and Metal”; the History Museum of Armenia showcased the project “Myths, Cults and Cosmology”; and Yervand Kochar Museum presented a thematic program entitled “Creation and Human Transformation.”

The Sevan Youth Club showcased the intangible cultural heritage of Gegharkunik Province, including the region’s folk songs and stories, as well as the fishing culture of the Lake Sevan basin, through films and digital and printed publications.

The Deputy Ministers also toured the pavilion of the H. Sharambeyan Museum of Folk Arts.

Creative Industries and Performing Arts Programs

The MoESCS pavilion also featured presentations of the creative activities and programs of the Yerevan State Puppet Theatre, the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra, the Aram Khachaturian Foundation, the Kapan Festival and the “Fashion Scout” creative initiative.

Culture in the Green Zone

From 20 to 30 October, a diverse range of cultural programs is being held across various platforms in the Green Zone. These events offer visitors opportunities to discover the diversity of art, culture and creative self-expression.

The program of cultural events at the COP17 Green Zone is available here: https://tinyurl.com/3ppf47d6