The Day of the First Republic of Armenia has become one of the national holidays traditionally celebrated by the Armenians of Krasnodar. On May 28, 2009 more than five hundred Armenians of the territorial center gathered near the Surb Hovhannes Avetaranich Church (Saint John the Evangelist).
Khachkar (Cross Stone) Krasnodar’s City Cultural Center, the organized of the event, prepared a diverse concert program with participation of the well-known folk dance group Arinbed, winner of different musical contests the Deghdzanik song ensemble, vocal trio Aquamarin and others. Launching of a Big Armenian Banner made from red, blue and orange balloons has become a big surprise for the participants, the Erkramas news paper reports.
