Summary of the “Yntaniq-25. The Story Continues…” Program

Summary of the “Yntaniq-25: The Story Continues…” Program

From October 7 to 9, the second stage of the “Yntaniq-25: The Story Continues…” program, dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the “Yntaniq” Children and Youth Creative Center of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Armenia, was held.

The program aimed to present the Center’s activities, achievements and contribution to the promotion of arts and crafts in the regions, recognize the dedication and years of hard work of its educators, acknowledge the support of partner organizations and individual benefactors involved in establishing the Center, and emphasize its important role in extracurricular education and career guidance for teenagers in the regions.

As part of the program, song and dance ensembles from Artsakh and Javakhk, young musicians participating in the “New Names” program, and students from various groups of the Center visited several communities in Shirak Province, including Ashotsk, Goghovit, Yerazgavors, Torosgyugh, Jrarat, and Tsaghamarg.

The festive event held on October 8 was attended by Armenian and foreign benefactors who had made significant contributions to the establishment of the Center, representatives of “Ferma France Armenia,” Jacqueline Jung and Josette Le Foul Pigen, the founders of the “Mesrop’s Alphabet” Reading Room, Jacques Martin, President of the Swiss “Cedric Mantant” Foundation, the founder of the “Water Classroom” program, Jeanik Manasyan, President of the French humanitarian organization SPFA, Habet Hakobyan, President of its Armenian branch, as well as representatives of educational and cultural institutions, educators, parents, and students.

The guests visited the Memorial of Gratitude in the Center’s courtyard, the bas-relief symbolizing the Armenian alphabet, used the newly opened elevator, viewed the exhibition of symbolic works dedicated to the Center’s 25th anniversary, and attended the opening ceremony of the “Mesrop’s Alphabet” Reading Room.

The ceremony was followed by artistic performances by the program participants, concluding with the dance group’s performance entitled “Friendship.”

As part of the program, Center Director A. Minasyan presented replicas of the Memorial of Gratitude and certificates to the benefactor guests and long-serving educators in recognition of their support for the educational and cultural development of teenagers in the rural communities of Shirak Province, their moral support, and their goodwill.

Teenagers from Artsakh and Javakhk, together with students from various community groups of the “Yntaniq” Center, participated in practical vocational training sessions. A round-table discussion entitled “My Favorite Profession” was also held, along with meetings with Center graduates and winners of international art competitions, as well as educational visits to the sights of Gyumri.

Many participants were visiting Gyumri for the first time and expressed their admiration for the city and the Center. They thanked the organizers for providing them with the opportunity to interact with peers from different regions and make new and interesting discoveries.

The quarter-century history of the Center continues…