Epress.am News from Armenia
As last year, the British Embassy in Armenia will again be celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday at Lovers’ Park in Yerevan — this time on Jun. 8 at 6 pm. Though Her Majesty’s birthday actually falls on Apr. 21, the monarch’s “official birthday” is celebrated in June, with the exact date varying from country to country.
The press release issued by the British Embassy in Armenia notes that the occasion is an opportunity not only to drink a toast to the queen, but also to raise current issues: this year, these issues include people with special needs and paralympic sports.
In Yerevan, there will be performances by Unison NGO and the Paros Chamber Choir. The British Embassy notes that many members of the Paros choir have disabilities (many use a wheelchair) and that the award-winning Paros Chamber Choir was established in 1993 and has toured internationally. During the festivities on Jun. 8, audiences will also be able to peruse photos on display highlighting the everyday life and successes of the Armenian National Paralympic Committee.