Zankezour Egyptian-Armenian folk troupe will perform at Al-Gomhoreya Theatre, Cairo on Thursday, April 11, Al-Bawaba reported.
Aside from the series of known Armenian dances, the evening will also include Indian and Italian dances, choreographed by Suzan Karkur-Hagopian.
The performance will also include a short sketch titled Kach Nazar (Nazar the Brave); a fairy tale written by Hovhanness Tumanyan (1869 – 1923), considered to be one of the most important Armenian poets, writers and activists. His works include poems, quatrains, ballads, novels, fables, critical and journalistic articles.
Entrance is free for the performance organized by the Goganian Armenian Club, which aims to spread the Armenian culture.
According to estimates, today the Armenian community in Egypt does not exceed 6,000 throughout Cairo and Alexandria.
The community is characterized by strong unity and a cherishing of Armenian tradition, culture and language. It organizes periodic artistic events, several of which take place in commemoration of important figures and historical events related to the Armenian community worldwide.
One of the recent events was a concert commemorating 110th birth anniversary of Aram Khachaturian (1903-1978) held by Arax Choir conducted by Mihran Ghazelian, which took place on March 16, at the Nubarian Armenian School in Heliopolis.
