Charles Aznavour square inaugurated in France's Chaville commune
A Square dedicated to legendary French-Armenian singer Charles Aznavour was inaugurated in France's Chaville commune on June 21, the Armenian Foreign Ministry reported.
Armenia’s Ambassador to France Hasmik Tolmajian, Chaville Mayor Jean-Jacques Guillet and Hauts-de-Seine MP Jacques Maire attended the inauguration ceremony.
The Chaville municipal choir performed several songs by Charles Aznavour. The national anthems of Armenia and France were also played during the event.
In a speech, Ambassador Tolmajian expressed gratitude to the Chaville authorities for the initiative dedicated to “the great Armenian's and the great Frenchman's memory” which is also a tribute to the Armenian-French friendship.
She highlighted the invaluable role Aznavour had in bridging the two peoples and countries.
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