In the framework of the program of “Open Doors of the National Assembly,” under the patronage of Mr. Hovik Abrahamyan, President of the National Assembly, Recitation Children-Youth Republican Contest –Festival was held, which was dedicated to the Armenian National Poetry. 2000 students of 11-16 ages from Armenian provinces Javakhk and Nagorno Karabakh have already participated in the first stage of the festival.

On October 20, with participation of Mr. Hovik Abrahamyan, President of the National Assembly, the second stage of the festival began. 28 representatives of the Ararat, Artashat and Masis schools recited Charents, Isahakyan and Sevak. 6 students of 11, 13 and 14-16 ages of Ararat province were recognized as winners. The participants and winners were awarded with books and flowers. Ararat province winners will participate in the closing stage of the festival, which will be held in December.