Government allocates $216,000 for 'Come Home' event

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16.03.2023, 18:48

The Armenian government has approved today the release of 84.2 million drams (over $216,000) for organization of «Come Home" program, designed for young Diaspora Armenians.

Government allocates $216,000 for 'Come Home' event

YEREVAN, March 16. /ARKA/. The Armenian government has approved today the release of 84.2 million drams (over $216,000) for organization of «Come Home" program, designed for young Diaspora Armenians.

This year about 440 young people from various countries, including 30 counselors and 10 curators are expected to participate in the event.

The event comprises a 13-day camp, Armenian language courses, national songs and dances, visiting cultural and historical sites, museums, educational institutions and rural communities of Armenia, as well as meetings with state and public figures, prominent people of culture, art and sports. Some 422 Diaspora Armenians took part in last year's event and about 400 in 2021. --0—

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