“BikeBOOM” in Yerevan to meet Serj Tankian

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15:02 05/08/2010 » Society

Serj Tankian wants a top concert in Yerevan which made the number of his meeting cut short, Sofia Blbulyan, PR responsible for the Deem Communications the organizer of Yerevan concert told Panorama.am.

“We’ll release information about the meetings with high ranking officials later,” Blbulyan said adding Tankian has a tour now and he’ll have only one day in Yerevan.

Armenian environmentalists plan a meeting with the rock star.

“Bicycle+” NGO joint with Teghut protection group organized “CycleBOOM”.
Tankian is famous as well for his action dedicated to nature and his love towards nature.

On the night of August 11 “CycleBOOM” will have a bike camp.

It’s worth reminding Serj Tankian will have a concert in Yerevan on August 12.

Source: Panorama.am