The illuminator of Haghpat, my Sayat-Nova,
I have not an oil to burn even my one lamp.
There was the festival of spiritual unity on 26th of July, in place which is the glory and pride of the Armenians, in Monastery of Haghpat, place which has no language, but at the same time is very expressive and this festival was organized by “Endanik” youth creative center of Gyumri, in the frame of the program of summer school, under the following title “Let’s build our future together”. “The festival of rose” took place in monastery , festival of folk song dedicated to the 300 anniversary of Sayat-Nova and teenagers from Artsakh, Dzavakh, from different regions of Armenia and a group of teenagers arrived from France took part in it. Lots of tourists and locals unwillingly became the participants of the event. The aim of the jubilee celebration was to introduce the folk art and literature of the middle ages to teenagers , to know and appreciate the roots of the Arme
nian national song, to familiarize with unique art of Sayat-Nova, to provide the mutual contact and consolidation. As centuries ago the cord of love of Sayat-Nova tuned under the luxurious archs of “Georgian courts”, so is today the cord of his lyre tuned in spiritual cradle, hovered the song and carol of nightingale bringing admiration to the audience. The emotional performance of “Qani vur janim” by teenagers arrived from France, the dancing ensured once more, that time is powerless, as the luminous lamp of geniuses like him is eternal. The festival of brotherhood and aromatic rose continued in the yard of Monastery of Haghpat, and “The festival of rose” became the honoring expression of great Sayat-Nova and of song and music created by him, deep reverence towards the rich heritage that he left, bow to his talent. The event has also been covered by TV channel called “Corner plus three”, which is broadcasted in Alaverdi.
Murad Torosyan