About EU day

 

Europe Day is an annual celebration of peace and unity in Europe. In Armenia it has become an annual event, representing European cultural diversity and showcasing EU-Armenia cooperation. This year Europe Day events take place in Yerevan and Gyumri from 17th to 24th of May. Read more>>

On May 21, Tumo hosted over 150 guests on the occasion of Europe Day in Armenia. Many public figures and government officials gathered to celebrate the occasion.

The State Youth Orchestra of Armenia performed throughout the evening and Tumo's Tmba-ta orchestra joined forces with British hand pan drummer Daniel Waples to play a collaborative piece. Traian Hristea, Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, Vigen Sargsyan, the Armenian President's Chief of Staff and Tumo Director Marie Lou Papazian gave speeches emphasising the importance of collaboration between Europe and Armenia.

The event was part of a ongoing set of events taking place this week in Yerevan and Gyumri to celebrate peace and unity in Europe.