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REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA ARAGATSOTN REGION

GOVERNOR

RA, 0201, city Ashtarak, V. Petrosyan 4, tel/fax: /+374 232/ 3 22 51, E-mail: aragatsotn@mta.gov.am

Respectful Mrs. Bokova,

To Mrs. I. Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO

We would like to inform you that the dance Kochari is the well-known traditional dance in the region of Aragatsotn, RA, which is danced in the communities of Verin Sasunik, Nerkin Bazmaberd, Verin Sasnashen, Ashnak, Kakavadzor, Agarakavan, etc.

In our community Kochari is danced during different events, weddings, and family gatherings. lt is especially popular among the youth of the region, who have mainly learnt from the adult dancers, and usually dance with them as well.

We highly appreciate the preservation of intangible cultural heritage in the region, and taking part in the preparation of the application on the dance Kochari, we hope that it will be inscribed on the list of intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO.

Executant: Susanna Petrosyan

Tel.: 0232-338-70

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GOVERNOR

RA, Ijevan Sahmanadrutyan 1, tel.: /0263/ 4-00-45, 3-23-56, fax: /0263/ 4-00-45,

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To Mrs. I. Bokova,

Director-General of UNESCO

Upon this letter we announce that Kochari, the traditional

group dance is a wide-spread traditional dance in the RA

Tavush region, and is danced in the region communities of

Dilijan, Ijevan, Berd, Noyemberyan, Koghb.

The group dance Kochari known from the ancient times among

all Armenians has kept its traditions in our region - it is

the inseparable part of holidays and family gatherings.

Both the youth and adults dance, but it ~s much more

beautiful when all dance together.

Kochari is not only a dance, but the heroic history of

Armenian nation, the symbol of equality and unity of a man

and a woman, and it gives power to the Biblical nation to

live, to survive.

Therefore, we highly appreciate the preservation of

intangible cultural heritage in the region. By taking part

in the preparation of the application on the dance Kochari,

we hope that it will be inscribed on the list of intangible

cultural heritage of UNESCO.

Best regards, ~ H. ABOVYAN

We, the habitants of Kakavadzor community, Aragatsotn region of the Republic of Armenia, dance Kochari during all occasions, weddings, family gatherings and other events held in our community.

To dance Kochari and teach this traditional dance to the future generations is the duty of each Sasuntsi (habitant of Sasun).

lt should be proudly noted that all the events and weddings begin with Kochari in our community.

Everybody dances - both children and adults; they dance shoulder to shoulder as the fortress of Sasun, they dance fist to fist, with pride and invincible soul. Only the one dancing Kochari feels the magical power of this dance.

Taking part in the preparation of the application on the dance Kochari to be presented to UNESCO, we announce that Kochari is not only a dance in Kakavadzor community, but the history of Sasuntsi, and the inclusion of Kochari in the list of UNESCO will highly contribute to the preservation of this traditional unique dance.

(signed by the below mentioned people)

1. Stella Vardanyan (born in 1982) 2. Argisht Vardanyan (born in 1975) 3. Susanna Baghdasaryan (born in 1980) 4. Vanuhi Zakaryan (born in 1991) 5. Gohar Hakobyan (born in 1980) 6. Narine Vasilyan (born in 1984) 7. Artyom Karapetyan (born in 1987) 8. Aram Grigoryan (born in 1987) 9. Narine Hovsepyan (born in 1990) 10.HasmikAvetisyan (born in 1981) 11 . Narine Sargsyan (born in 1990) 12. Varduhi Grigoryan (born in 1990) 13. Lusine Vardanyan (born in 1988)

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Letter of Consent

By participating in the preparation of the application on the dance Kochari to be presented to UNESCO, we, the members of the Ethnic Song and Dance Group "Aragats" of Aragats community, Aragatsotn region of the Republic of Armenia, announce that Kochari is one of the traditional dances primarily performed by our group. we find that the inclusion of Kochari in the list of UNESCO will highly contribute to its preservation.

Below the signatures of our group members are presented, as an evidence of support to the application.

1.Anzhela Sargsyan (born in 1999)

2.Mariam Hakobyan (born in 2000)

3.Taguhi Hovhannisyan (born in 2001)

4.Ani Sedrakyan (born in 1998)

5.Armen Hovhannisyan (born in 1998)

6.Sevak Grigoryan (born in 1997)

7.Susan Arshakyan (born in 2001)

8.Hamlet Khachatryan (born in 1997)

9.Anushik Khachatryan (born in 1997)

10.Lilit Hovhannisyan (born in 1999)

11.Tamara Hakobyan (born in 2000)

12.Petros Gasparyan (born in 1999)

13.Anna Gasparyan (born in 1997)

14.Edgar Melkonyan (born in 2001)

15.Zhora Hovhannisyan (born in 2002)

16.Nara Mkhitaryan (born in 2002)

17.Satenik Shahbazyan (born in 2000)

18.Karen Sahakyan (born in 1998)

19.Liana Avetisyan (born in 1999)

20.Melsida Karapetyan (born in 2000)

21.Gegham Gasparyan (born in 1998)

22.Hrach Khurshudyan (born in 1998)

23.Lusik Hovhannisyan (born in 1998)

24.Lia Grigoryan (born in 1999)

25.Anush Torosyan (born in 2000)

26.Nune Mnatsakanyan (born in 2000)

27.Azniv Hakobyan (born in 1997)

28.Hovik Sargsyan (born in 1997)

29.Aghvan Hovhannisyan (born in 1999)

30.Ashot Sargsyan (born in 2001)

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To Mrs. I. Bokova,

Director-General of UNESCO

Respectful Mrs. Bokova,

I, Vache Avetisyan, was born in 1997 in Sasunik village, Aragatsotn region, RA. Our family traditions, which I have inherited from my grandmother and grandfather, have always been kept alive and I in my turn will transfer them to my children and grandchildren.

The dance Kochari is one of our traditional dances and its protection is of highest importance for all of us. In our village, Kochari is danced by everyone women and men, youth and children, during family or public events. Kochari is everybody's dance, the dance of unity and oneness.

I am proud for I have participated in the preparation of the application of Kochari, and I hope that K~chari will be included in the list of intangible cultural values.

Vache Avetisyan, Bearer of traditional dances

Sasunik village, Aragatsotn region, RA

The following bearers of the national traditional dance of the RA Aragatsotn region join this letter:

1. Vache Avetisyan 8.Liana Rozikyan

2. Anush Poghosyan 9.Anyuta Sargsyan

3. Hovsep Asatryan lO.Mkrtich Muradyan

4. Tamara Broyan 1l.Knarik Martirosyan

5. Sargis Melkonyan 12.Siranush Sarukhanyan

6.Diana Hakobyan 13.Anahit Muradyan

7. Sona Rozikyan 14.Meri Mkhitaryan

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16.Hripsime Sargsyan

17.Sargis Avagyan

lB.Norik Heboyan

19.0felya Sargsyan

20.Samvel Martirosyan

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Letter of Support

For already forty years the Traditional Song and Dance Ensemble "Gorani" has been implementing its activities in the Culture House of our community, and I, as an Art Director of the Ensemble and a choreographer, have been seeking to adhere to the dance origins. For years the Ensemble has been gathering the habitants of our village.

Today, when times have changed and people's musical taste has been changed as well, it seems that the traditional dances are pushed back. But it's not like that in our village. We have always danced our dances, including Kochari, always, during childhood, during all occasions; all the gatherings and happy events in our village end up with Kochari dancing.

Kochari was danced by our ancestors in our historical fatherland - World of Taron, from where they were displaced, but kept their dances, songs and traditions.

In our village there is a tradition: after a wedding the guests gather in the village club at the Soviet times, and now at the Culture House, and all the night until dawn they dance all the traditional dances. And the king of all dances is considered Kochari.

Thus, joining the preparation of the application on the dance to be presented to UNESCO, we announce that Kochari is a well-known dance in our community, and both youth and adults dance this dance.

Upon this letter, we express our support to this initiative, and we think that after being inscribed on the list of UNESCO the interest towards this dance will be increased and it will become much more popular.

Ruzanna Grigoryan,

Head of the Traditional Song and Dance Group "Gorani"

Village of Nerkin Bazmaberd, Aragatsotn region

Letter of Consent

The Traditional Song and Dance Group 11 Sasunik" acting in the community of Sasunik, Aragatsotn region of the Republic of Armenia was founded in 1954. It has stable traditions and an original dance list consisting of Armenian traditional songs and dances.

When we were informed that the traditional group dance Kochari was to be presented for including in the list of intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO, we were very excited, as this dance has been traditionally transferred to us from the eldest of our community and has its stable place in the dance list.

Thus in the name of the Traditional Song and Dance Group 11 Sasunik" we express our hope that Kochari will be included in the list of intangible cultural values of UNESCO.

Srbuhi Martirosyan,

Head of the Traditional Song and Dance Group 11 Sasunik"

Sasunik community, Aragatsotn region, RA

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We, the habitants of Ijevan community, Tavush region, RA, dance

Armenian traditional Kochari during different cultural events,

occasions, holidays, as well as family gatherings.

By participating in the preparation of the application on

Kochari to be presented to UNESCO, we announce that the dance in

our community is the most popular one, and the inclusion of it

in the list of UNESCO will highly contribute to the preservation

of this unique traditional dance.

(signed by the below mentioned people)

1. Anahit Nazinyan (born in 1981)

2. Sirak Aghasaryan (born in 1962)

3. Lilit Ghalumyan (born in 1971)

4. Araksya Nazaryan (born in 1993)

5. Ararat Paronyan (born in 1966)

6. Maro Galstyan (born in 1971)

7. Boris Tananyan (born in 1956)

8. Lilit Saribekyan (born in 1984)

9. Varazdat Gevorgyan (born in 1953)

10. Anahit Babayan (born in 1971)

11. Alvina Ohanyan (born in 1986)

12. Hripsime Melkumyan (born in 1976)

13. Marusya Harutyunyan (born in 1973)

14. Laura Ayvazyan (born in 1955)

15. Anush Mirzoyan (born in 1972)

16. Gohar Barseghyan (born in 1955)

17. Marine Hamzyan (born in 1959)

18. Ruzan Marinyan (born in 1989)

19. Armine Aramyan (born in 1966)

20. Anna Martirosyan (born in 1975)

21. Lilit Vanesyan (born in 1973)

22. Armenuhi Adamyan (born in 1966)

23. Liana Zurabyan (born in 1982)

24. Narine Hakobyan (born in 1959)

25. Svetlana Akunts (born in 1953)

26. Lusya Gabrielyan (born in 1972)

27. Neli Aslanyan (born in 1969)

28. Sirush Kosakyan (born in 1960)

29. Gohar Shahnazaryan (born in 1966)

30. Aida Sargsyan (born in 1965)

31. Hermine Grigoryan (born in 1984)

32. Susan Harutyunyan (born in 1977)

33. Anush Shahinyan (born in 1957)

34. Nara Hovsepyan (born in 1975)

35. Arev Babayan (born in 1955)

36. Meri Stepanyan (born in 2002)

37. Vanuhi Mkrtchyan (born in 2003)

38. Rima Sargsyan (born in 2001)

39. Shushanna Vanesyan (born in 2008)

40. Mara Varshamyan (born in 2002)

41. Seda Sahakyan (born in 2002)

42. Edmond Edilyan (born in 2005)

43. Lina Edilyan (born in 2003)

44. Mane Yaribekyan (born in 2006)

45. Armine Arakelyan (born in 2006)

46. Davit Harutyunyan (born in 2007)

4 7. Armine Gulakyan (born in 2005)

48. Arev Khachatryan (born in 2001)

49. Syuzanna Hovhannisyan (born in 1981)

50. Anahit Miskaryan (born in 2003)

51. Araksi Miskaryan (born in 2003)

52. Nonna Harutyunyan (born in 2002)

53. Liana Harutyunyan (born in 2002)

54. Valentina Ananeva (born in 1991)

55. Tatyana Ananeva (born in 1960)

56. Edita Ghazumyan (born in 1985)

57. Vika Kharatyan (born in 2004)

58. Susanna Hakobyan (born in 2005)

59. Nare Amiryan (born in 2004)

60. Nvard Ayntablyan (born in 2004)

61. Inna Sarharyan (born in 2004)

62. Sirusho Harutyunyan (born in 2004)

63. Nare Stepanyan (born in 2004)

64. Mariam Adamyan (born in 2004)

65. Lilia Mirzoyan (born in 2003)

66. Lilit Barseghyan (born in 2005)

67. Taguhi Shahnazaryan (born in 2004)

68. Mariam Shahbazyan (born in 2004)

69. Lina Baghdasaryan (born in 2004)

70. Emilia Margaryan (born in 2004)

71. Mane Evanesyan (born in 2003)

72. Lia Atabekyan (born in 2005)

73. Anush Ordinyan (born in 2004)

74. Nare Tigranyan (born in 2002)

75. Inna Vanesyan (born in 2004)

76. Srbuhi Chibukhchyan (born in 2004)

77. Hrachuhi Tamamyan (born in 2001)

78. Alla Ohanyan (born in 2001)

79. Liana Chobanyan (born in 2000)

80. Mane Pirurnyan (born in 2001)

81. Lamara Sargsyan (born in 1999)

82. Gohar Teloyan (born in 2002)

83. Hasrnik Mnatsakanyan (born in 2003)

84. Mane Ohanyan (born in 2000)

85. Shushan Ohanyan (born in 2000)

86. Arevik Voskanyan (born in 2003)

87. Nane Virabyan (born in 2000)

88. Ellada Tukhikyan (born in 2000)

89. Jemrna Aslanyan (born in 2002)

90. Nune Meliksetyan (born in 2003)

91. Emrna Yesayan (born in 2002)

92. Meri Khernchyan (born in 1998)

93. Melanya Ohanyan (born in 2001)

94. Lilit Asilbekyan (born in 2001)

95. Hasrnik Stepanyan (born in 2002)

96. Rima Savdalyan (born in 2002)

97. Ida Badiryan (born in 2002)

98. Hamest Tarnazyan (born in 1980)

99. Gohar Grigoryan (born in 1985)

100.Margarit Danielyan (born in 1985)

101.Narine Shahinyan (born in 1986)

102.Meline Bablurnyan (born in 1987)

103.Naira Yeganyan (born in 1991)

104.Meri Manusharyan (born in 1984)

105.Varduhi Blbulyan (born in 1986)

106.Ani Kostandyan (born in 1989)

107.Syuzi Ghazaryan (born in 2004)

108.Arman Chapukhyan (born in 1975)

109.Silva Tchagharyan (born in 1962)

110.Ruzanna Grigoryan (born in 1979)

111.Edita Chibukhchyan (born in 1983)

112.Ella Sarukhanyan (born in 1980)

113.Yana Kirakosyan (born in 2007)

114.Lina Zakaryan (born in 2007)

115.Alla Kirakosyan (born in 2007)

116.Gor Mneyan (born in 1990)

117.Nare Khechyan (born in 2007)

118.Sona Margaryan (born in 2007)

119.Julieta Davtyan (born in 2007)

120.Ani Shushanyan (born in 2008)

12l.Vard Yeranyan (born in 1991)

122.Angelina Akunts (born in 2007)

123.Nane Davtyan (born in 2007)

124.Ani Ordinyan (born in 2007)

125.Syuzan Melkumyan (born in 2009)

126.Gohar Petrosyan (born in 2007)

127.Lilit Matevosyan (born in 2006)

128.Astghik Papyan (born in 2007)

129.Milena Vardumyan (born in 2007)

130.Ani Sargsyan (born in 1999)

131.Ariana Meliksetyan (born in 2007)

132.Milena Ohanyan (born in 2007)

133.Meri Ghalumyan (born in 2007)

134.Anahit Iskandaryan (born in 2007)

135.Anahit Niazyan (born in 2007)

136.Tatevik Grigoryan (born in 2007)

137.Inessa Madatyan (born in 2007)

138.Shushanna Sahakyan (born in 2007)

139.Lilit Ghazaryan (born in 2007)

140.Elena Tchagharyan (born in 2007)

141.Seda Zakaryan (born in 1982)

142.Angin Hovakimyan (born in 2006)

143.Satik Avagyan (born in 2008)

144.Liana Shekoyan (born in 1987)

145.Ruzanna Mnatsakanyan (born in 1961)

146.Rita Khojumyan (born in 2006)

147.Gor Amyan (born in 1990)

148.Alvard Amiryan (born in 1969)

149.Hermine Antonyan (born in 1976)

150.Marine Ordinyan (born in 1985)

151.Kristine Ayvazyan (born in 1985)

152.Narine Grigoryan (born in 1983)

153.Alita Vardapetyan (born in 1980)

154.Nelli Otaryan (born in 1983)

155.Roza Kharatyan (born in 2002)

156.Gor Alaverdyan (born in 2006)

157.Seda Ulikhanyan (born in 2007)

158.Rozi Tsughunyan (born in 2006)

159.Izabella Matinyan (born in 2006)

160.Angelina Yeghikyan (born in 2006)

16l.Larisa Adamyan (born in 1957)

162.Liana Adamyan (born in 1984)

163.Hasmik Tumanyan (born in 2007)

164.Lilya Yengibaryan (born in 2005)

165.Anna Antonyan (born in 2006)

166.Ruzana Dilbaryan (born in 2006)

167.Tina Grigoryan (born in 2006)

168.Gayane Tamamyan (born in 1973)

169.Nare Gulakyan (born in 2006)

170.Diana Aydinyan (born in 2006)

171.Lianush Blbulyan (born in 2006)

172.Anzhelika Yeritsyan (born in 2006)

173.Rima Otaryan (born in 2006)

174.Hasmik Apinyan (born in 2006)

175.Milena Sukoyan (born in 2007)

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Letter of Consent

We, the habitants of Dilijan community, Tavush region, RA, announce that we dance

Kochari during family gatherings, different occasions, holidays, and weddings.

Taking part in the preparation of the application on Kochari to be presented to

UNESCO, we hope that the inscription on the list of UNESCO will highly contribute to

the preservation of this unique, Armenian traditional dance.

(signed by the below mentioned people)

1. Armen Makaryan (born in 1963)

2. Yeghishe Avagyan (born in 1961)

3. Gevorg Mnatsakanyan (born in 1982)

4. Seryozha Vardanyan (born in 1948)

5. Papik Tamamyan (born in 1958)

6. Adelina Dolyan (born in 1993)

7. Albert Simonyan (born in 1952)

8. Lamara Mantashyan (born in 1963)

9. Nara Harutyunyan (born in 1981)

10. Artur Badalyan (born in 1974)

11. Haykanush Aghajanyan (born in 1952)

12. Edvard Babinyan (born in 1979)

13. Gayane Mukuchyan (born on 16/09/1977)

14. Hasmik Davtyan (born on 25/05/1953)

15. Artur Santrosyan (born on 21/06/1973)

16. Ashot Odabashyan (born on 25/07/2001)

17. Susanna Danielyan (born on 16/01/1954)

18. Syuzanna Odabashyan (born on 21/01/1999)

19. Ashot Odabashyan (born on 01/03/1946)

20. Gevorg Odabashyan (born on 24/08/1977)

21. Ghazar Ghazaryan (born on 29/03/1949)

22. Yelena Mukuchyan (born on 08/12/1979)

23. Gayane Kocharyan (born on 29/12/1959)

24. Rita Davtyan (born on 01/11/1979)

25. Narine Mkhitaryan ((born on 02/06/1964)

26. Ani Apresyan (born on 09/04/1990)

27. Tamara Khlopova (born on 16/07/1950)

28. Anna Saghoyan (born on 23/12/1978)

29. Armenak Meshyan (born on 09/12/1976)

30. Serik Mantashyan (born on 21 /06/1958)

31 . Arman Melyan (born on 02/04/1975)

32. Saya Tamrazyan (born on 24/01/1959)

33. Georgi Gyurjyan (born on 18/09/1948)

34. Albert Haroyan (born on 03/03/1979)

35. Astghik Mejlamyan (born in 1953)

36. Sona Yeganyan (born in 1963)

37. Robert Chapukhyan (born in 1975)

38. Marine Ghazaryan (born in 1973)

39. Susan Markosyan (born in 1980)

40. Ara Martirosyan (born in 1971)

41. Gohar Davtyan (born in 1964)

42. Armine Aghajanyan (born in 1971)

43. Arpine Khachatryan (born in 1993)

44. Hamlet Tamamyan (born in 1953)

45. Samvel Mantashyan (born in 1955)

46. Alex Zhamharyan (born in 1949)

47. Suren Amyan (born in 1978)

48. Garnik Bashmanyan (born in 1958)

49. Vova Gyuljazyan (born in 1958)

50. Nver Danielyan (born in 1972)

51. Roza Zhamharyan (born in 1984)

52. Arkadi Melyan (born on 09/02/1951)

53. Anushavan Babinyan (born on 28/08/1987)

54. Karen Aghavelyan (born on 01/01/1963)

55. Narek Babinyan (born on 23/01 /1992)

56. Eduard Mkhitaryan (born on 10/04/1951)

57. Armenak Hovhannisyan (born in 1976)

58. Levon Haroyan (born on 15/06/1983)

59. Samvel Haroyan (born on 20/07/1952)

60. Vladimir Amirkhanyan (born in 1954)

61. Araksya Hovhannisyan (born in 1984)

62. Armine Poghosyan (born in 1976)

63. Hasmik Zakaryan (born in 1945)

64. Stevhat Hakobyan (born in 1982)

65. Margarita Malkhasyan (born in 1978)

66. Nver M antashyan (born in 1981)

67. Vahagn Davtyan (born in 1982)

68. Artur Grigoryan (born in 1984)

69. Avetik Gabrielyan (born in 1984)

70. Ruzanna Lachinyan (born in 1976)

71. Anna Ghazaryan (born in 1979)

72. Armine Voskanyan (born in 1987)

73. Narine Poghosyan (born in 1986)

74. Hermine Melikyan (born in 1974)

75. Nazik Paranyan (born in 1971)

76. Ruzan Hakobyan (born in 1983)

77. Lena Hovhannisyan (born in 1953)

78. Gayane Minasyan (born in 1986)

79. Araksi Zarmanyan (born in 1987)

80. Hasmik Markosyan (born in 1987)

81 . Smeda T ovmasyan (born in 1962)

82. Ruzan Petrosyan (born in 1967)

83. Artak Kocharyan (born in 1979)

84. Garik Manucharyan (born in 1984)

85. Meri Shushanyan (born in 1984)

86. Anna Hovhannisyan (born in 1983)

87. Lusine Aghajanyan (born in 1980)

88. Varsik Galstyan (born in 1984)

89. Melanya Stepanyan (born in 1958)

90. Alia Badalyan (born in 1980)

91. Gohar Tamrazyan (born in 1955)

92. Armine Ghulyan (born in 1990)

93. Nune Sargsyan (born in 1981)

94. Gohar Shahverdyan (born in 1982)

95. Lusine Gasparyan (born in 1974)

96. Nazik Yeghyan (born in 1987)

97. Arpine Frangulyan (born in 1986)

98. Susanna Danielyan (born on 16/01/1954)

99. Lamara Sargsyan (born on 01/05/1963)

100. Ashkhen Davtyan (born on 23/03/1960)

101. Nvard Asatryan (born on 09/07/1958)

102. Garegin Gabrielyan (born on 20/1 0/1965)

103. AI ita Sahakyan (born on 11/1 0/1956)

104. Anahit Avetisyan (born on 22/09/1960)

105. Svetlana Tamrazyan (born on 09/05/1954)

106. Sed a Manvelyan (born on 17/02/1954)

107.Susanna Hovsepyan (born on 01/01/1947)

108. Svetlana Saghatelyan (born on 03/03/1957)

109. Hasmik Hakobyan (born on 18/08/1957)

110.Ashkhen Keryan (born on 21/11/1961)

111. Svetik Hovhannisyan (born on 19/01/1947)

112. Meri Ananyan (born on 16/11/1980)

113. Varduhi Aghajanyan (born on 11/07/1993)

114. Liana Hayrapetyan (born on 13/02/1975)

115. Karine Keryan (born on 13/05/1956)

116.Aida Aproyan (born on 27/01/1956)

117. Karine Poghosyan (born on 02/05/1953)

118. Narine Hovhannisyan (born on 11/05/1983)

119. Shushanik Saghatelyan (born on 17/09/1970)

120. Serine Amirkhanyan (born in 1980)

121. Susanna Ghazumyan (born in 1955)

122. Lilit Poghosyan (born in 1985)

123. Greta Khachikyan (born in 1960)

124. Artush Margaryan (born in 1953)

125.Aram Simonyan (born in 1958)

126. Sofya Paranyan (born on 15/1 0/1963)

127.Susanna Arakelyan (born on 07/09/1977)

128.Tamara Markosyan (born on 16/01/1969)

129.Arevik Davtyan (born on 12/07/1981)

130.Greta Piloyan (born on 04/01/1990)

131. Avetik Davtyan (born on 22/07/1958)

132. Anahit Mnatsakanyan (born on 02/06/1958)

133. Ashot Hovhannisyan (born on 09/11/1973)

134. Gohar Ghazaryan (born on 22/12/1980)

135. Melanya Ghazaryan (born on 09/09/1960)

136. M aria Mirzoyan (born on 29/06/1984)

137. Lilit Bojikyan (born on 27/07/1997)

138. Ruzanna Hovhannisyan (born on 09/11/1961)

139. Haykush Paytyan (born on 20/1 0/1960)

140. Eleonora Gyurjyan (born on 19/05/1952)

141.AnahitAbazyan (born on 14/12/1971)

142. Manush Hovakimyan (born on 18/05/1966)

143. Geghetsik Matinyan (born on 31/12/1982)

144. Ruzanna Arzumanyan (born on 19/06/1980)

145. Lilia Davtyan (born on 13/12/1981)

146. Karine Harutyunyan (born on 17/05/1977)

147.Gayane Kocharyan (born on 23/03/1986)

148. Gayane Alikhanyan (born on 1 0/09/1985)

149.Anush Manukyan (born on 12/07/1985)

150. Roza Alikhanyan (born on 06/03/1984)

151. Narine Chakhoyan (born on 26/09/1978)

152.Armine Sargsyan (born on 25/02/1985)

153. Hasmik Kamalyan (born on 15/11/1957)

154.Sanam Asatryan (born on 26/02/1947)

155. Satenik Varderesyan (born in 1985)

156. Arman Badeyan (born in 1982)

157. Silva Ghultakhchyan (born on 22/02/1985)

158. Liana Mkrtumyan (born on 27/01/1990)

159.Astghik Tadevosyan (born on 02/07/1980)

160. Melsik Ghukasyan (born on 17/02/1946)

161. Edik Hakobyan (born on 15/04/1953)

162. Naira Saribekyan (born on 27/08/1983)

163. Anna Abgaryan (born on 15/06/1985)

164. Kristine Pashinyan (born on 06/07/1982)

165. Tereza Kalantaryan (born on 10/05/1977)

166. Gegham Arzumanyan (born on 13/03/2000

167. Alik Hakhverdyan (born on 08/11/2001)

168. Leyli Mejlumyan (born on 24/12/1945)

169. Em ilia Boyajyan (born on 25/09/1944)

170. Frunze Paranyan (born on 25/05/1944)

171. Gor Sahakyan (born on 07/07/2002)

172. Seda Asatryan (born on 08/01/1997)

173. Armenuhi Shahnazaryan (born on 13/12/1977)

174.Gohar Mnatsakanyan (born on 01/01/1987)

175. Narine Hovhannisyan (born on 08/03/1987)

176.Sona Badalyan (born on 28/09/1981)

177. M her Avagyan (born on 02/06/1980)

178. Laura Kochinyan (born on 01 /05/1957)

179. Rafik Frangulyan (born on 14/03/1993)

180. M her Ghazaryan (born on 07/06/1977)

181. Armen Dilaryan (born on 04/02/1980)

182.Anahit Nazaryan (born on 19/01/1990)

183. Arpine Davtyan (born on 24/04/1982)

184.Armine Tamrazyan (born on 14/06/1970)

185. Heghine Harutyunyan (born on 29/1 0/1986)

186.Susanna Torosyan (born on 07/05/1985)

187.Anush Hovhannisyan (born on 28/12/1972)

188. Karine Voskanyan (born on 10/09/1984)

189. Hermine Hakobyan (born on 07/02/1984)

190. Oksanna Ghazaryan (born on 28/08/1986)

191. Razmik Grigoryan (born on 06/06/1943)

192.Margarita Makaryan (born on 21/12/1961)

193. Vera Rudasetnikova daughter of Alexandr (born on 21/12/1961)

194. Silva Simonyan (born in 1953)

195. Gayane Kharatyan (born on 27/03/1964)

196.Gayane Melkonyan (born on 21/08/1984)

197.Lusine Hovsepyan (born on 03/11/1991)

198. Anahit Manvelyan (born on 09/08/1990)

199. Hasmik Smbatyan (born on 24/04/1959)

200. Seda Tamamyan (born on 01/02/1955)

201. Laura Gyozalyan (born on 24/08/1954)

202.Armine Grigoryan (born on 29/10/1964)

203. Gayane Harutyunyan (born on 08/09/197 4)

204. Armine Babikyan (born on 13/06/1985)

205. Anahit Ananyan (born on 08/08/1952)

206. Anahit Harutyunyan (born on 03/09/1962)

207.Aram Ghukasyan (born on 15/07/1988)

208. Hermine Hovhannisyan (born on 13/09/1976)

209. Samvel Manukyan (born on 15/09/1972)

210.Zhenya Dallakyan (born on 10/05/1953)

211. Narine Aghajanyan (born on 05/1 0/1969)

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Upon this letter we announce that a children's dance group has been existing at Dilijan Art School after Hovhannes Sharambeyan for years, which is visited by nearly 80 children of the community.

The dance group has stable traditions and through dance classes and different events it highly contributes to the preservation of intangible cultural heritage of the community, in particular the transmission and dissemination of Armenian national dances.

By taking part in the preparation of the application on Kochari, we inform that it is one of the frequently performed dances included in the dance list of the group, as it is very popular and beloved in our community.

Based on the above mentioned, we express our hope that it will be inscribed on the list of intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO, replenishing the list of other cultural values.

Artur Grigoryan,

Head of the Dance Group

Hasmik Zakaryan,

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"KARIN" EC NGO

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The traditional song and dance ensemble Karin of Karin educational and cultural non­governmental organization highlights the importance of inclusion of the Armenian traditional group dance "Qochari" into the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO, as a universal value.

"Qochari" was extant in Armenian Highland and is the most popular dance in Armenia nowadays. Armenians used to dance "Qochari" with its different variants and reg ional peculiarities from ancient times, it is connected with the worship of rams. The origin of the names is connected with the root word "khoy"- the ram, which is not castrated (goch, khoch, khoy). In Armenia the existence of ram worship was reflected in language, arms making, architecture, urban development, beliefs and in other cultural fields. This beloved dance type is very attractive with its picturesque beauty and strong, masculine dynamics. There were versions of "Qochari" in almost all the reg ions of the present and historical Armenia. which were created according to the climatic and natural peculiarities. They were very original, unique, usually very different from each other, but always having the same pantheistical movements on the base- jumps, sharp movements of the body forward, and finally that special movements which reflect the battle of the rams. The traditional dance culture is passed inheritably from generation to generation and the elder pass the treasures of traditional culture to the young with the great sense of responsibility, with the dances they also pass a lot of information about peculiarities, the way of thinking, spiritual qualities of the certain community and region. As for me, in the same way, I inherited the majority of the dances from my grandfather. Today with our dance group we try to do the same , by the open dance classes not only in Yerevan but also in regions we try to pass our treasures to the young generation who relatively do not recognize his culture because of the urbanization. Though, there are many communities who keep their tradi t ions preserving the dances which dance during the rituals and other events, it is also due to the open dance classes, that the dances haven't lost their contemporary interest and fill with enthusiasm not only the traditional elder people but also the young f rom different fields.

We shouldn't miss another interesting fact. Different variants of "Qochari" are included into the concert programs of dance groups from Armenia and from many Armenian communities in different parts of the world. There are more than ten "Qochari" versions from the regions of historical and present Armenia only in our group's list of dances, and they are inseparable part of our concert programs.

Dear Mrs. Bokova, we are apply ing to you expecting that Armenian traditional group dance "Qochari " wi ll have its unique place in the list of UNESCO in near future .

Sincerely Yours, Karin EC NGO president, Karin traditional song and dance ensemble artistic director

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traditional group dance " for the possible inscription on the representative list of

intangible cultural heritage of Humanity for 2017.

The "Maratouk" folk-dance ensemble after Mgro Sargsyan was formed in 1983.

Since its foundation, the ensemble that presents national culture, safeguards hundreds

of songs and dances for transmission to next generations, in its dance program included

the variations of Kochari as a priority, especially the Kochari of Mush entitled "Mho khr''.

Alashkert, Aparan, Martuni, Talin and other regions of Armenia dance mainly Msho khr

and other variations of Kochari. The dance of Kochari imitates the moves of animals ·

and is connected with the cattle-breeding, fertility and reproduction of animals.

Presently, almost everyone and especially the youth dance Kochari on different

occasions and celebrations. The transmission chain of the dance has never interrupted.

The "Maratouk" ensemble carries out training programs, where a special accent

is put on Kochari . Its importance, sacrament, variations are taught to children. lt is worth

to inform that in 2013, in Bulgaria the ensemble was awarded with golden medal and

received world champion title, as well as diplomas in five nominations at the "World

Folk" international folklore competition. Ethnographic songs were presented at

competition and from the dances- Kochari and Yarkushta. The dance played a big role

for earning such important accolades. As the ensemble has had many tours in different

countries, especially in the Armenian communities, and taking into consideration the

positive responses, as well as the big love and perception, we can say with confidence

that this dance is an important instrument for Armenians to demonstrate their identity,

unity and self-expression.

Dear Mrs. Bokova,

We assure that the inscription of the dance on the list of UNESCO intangible

cultural heritage will contribute to the safeguarding of this element.

Respectfully,

Mrs. Hasmik Baghdasaryan

Chairperson

22.03.2016

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«Revival of Traditional Festivals» Cultural-Educational Association

To Mrs.IRINA BOKOVA Director General of UNESCO

The Armenian Republic has submitted one of its most important elements of self-identity, the

Armenian traditional dance "Kochati" for its inclusion into UNESCO's 2016th list of non material

heritage of humanity. Kochari is not just one of the traditional dances; it's a strong self­

identification dance, described in legends and history of Armenia.

Since its foundation in 2007, our "Tonatsuyts" folk group has included Kochari in its repertoire as a

symbol, uniting Armenians all over the world, and has been widely presented both during our

European tourneys as well as workshops of traditional dances taking place within the framework of

"Armenia on the crossroads of peace" yearly International Folk Festivals.

Educational Center of our NGO focuses on the preservation of Armenian traditional cultural values

and their popularization through its heritage schools network. Taking into consideration the

significance of Kochari we have included this dance and its preserved varieties (Aiashkert, Karin,

Sassun, Van etc) into our educational program.

We are highly confident, that the inclusion of Armenian traditional dance Kochari into UNESCO's

representation list will contribute for recognition of Armenian cultural heritage and intercultural

dialogue.

Best regards

President of "Revival of traditional festivals" Cultural-e~ucatfona.l NGO

Mrs. Hasmik Baghramyan

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Aygestan street, house 16, Ashtarak city, Aragatsotn region, Republic of Armenia

Tel.: 0232 33110, 093 59 08 35, e-mail: daniel an ga vane@rambler.ru , ashtka@mail.ru

Outgoing N 01

January 26, 2016

To Mrs. I. Bokova,

Director-General of UNESCO

Our organization is a non-governmental cultural organization in Ashtarak city uniting women of the RA Aragatsotn region. With the active participation of the women in our association, we periodically organize events, festivals and trainings dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of intangible cultural heritage. We publish booklets, which make intangible cultural heritage known, especially the values which are characteristic to the region and are protected by the women of the region.

We actively participated in the preparation of the application on the dance Kochari, for all our events were accompanied by the performance of traditional dances, particularly - Kochari.

Taking into consideration that Kochari is the most popular dance in our communities, and is danced during all the events, we highlight the importance of its protection and its inclusion in the list of intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO.

Best regards,

Gayane Danielyan,

President of the NGO WAA

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Outgoing N03

January 29, 2016

To Mrs. I. Bokova,

Director-General of UNESCO

"Progress" Youth Non-Governmental Organization highly appreciates the safeguarding of the dance Kochari as an intangible cultural value and supports its preservation and dissemination among the youth of the communities.

Kochari is a dance beloved and popular among young girls and boys, which they learn mainly in their families and dance during the community holidays.

The youth of our NGO has participated in the preparation of the application of the dance Kochari and they hope that it will be inscribed on the list of intangible cultural values of UNESCO.

Narek Botsinyan,

President of "Progress" Youth NGO

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I, Tamara Hakobyan, daughter of Komitas, was born in 1958 in the city of Aparan, Aragatsotn region, RA. The traditions of our family, which I inherited from my parents of Aparan origin, are kept alive. And now I myself give them to my sons and grandchildren.

My mother was a bearer of national songs and dances, and my father was the core of dancing in our family. He was teaching us, his four children, to dance Kochari and was uttering, "Kochari jan Kochari, erkus gna, mekn ari. " 1 Our song and dance have always been dear to us and made us live. Nowadays as well, during both family gatherings and holidays we dance Kochari inherited from my parents. My heart is filled with joy, when I see my kin dancing our traditional Kochari.

When I heard that an application is being prepared on Kochari, I felt pride, that the dance of my family may be included in the list of intangible cultural values of UNESCO.

Tamara Hakobyan,

Bearer of traditional song and dance

G. Mahubi street, bld. 2, apt. 1

Aparan city, Aragatsotn region, RA

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I, Ruben Karapetyan, son of Karapet, was born in 1942 in the community of Agarak, RA Aragatsotn region. I am a bearer of and adept at Armenian traditional dances.

As one of the best dancers of Kochari, I have participated in the preparation of the application and I announce that we dance traditional Kochari during holidays, and family gatherings in our community.

I hope that the traditional dance Kochari, as a type of the well-known dance in our community will be included in the list of intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO, which in its place will contribute to its preservation.

Ruben Karapetyan

Bearer of traditional dances

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I am Susanna Shahbazyan daughter of Benik, city of Aparan, RA Aragatsotn region, a traditional dances and a dance teacher.

born in 1957 in the bearer of Armenian

For years I have given dance classes at the cultural house of Aparan city, during which I taught Kochari to hundreds of children of the region communities.

By this letter I express my hope that the dance Kochari as a well-known dance in our region will be included in the list of intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO.

Best regards,

Susanna Shahbazyan,

Bearer of national dance

P. Sevak street, 1st backstreet, house 6

Aparan city

RA Aragatsotn region

Kochari

I, Gevorg Petrosyan, was born in 1993 in the community of Nerkin Bazmaberd, Aragatsotn region. Kochari is a popular dance in the community, which we dance during the holidays, weddings and other events. Everybody dances - both adults and the youth, both men and women.

For already forty years the Traditional Song and Dance Ensemble "Gorani" has been implementing its activities in the Culture House of our community. And during those forty years the dance Kochari has always adhered to its origins and day by day it unites more and more young people.

Nowadays it is impossible to imagine any celebration in our community without the national - traditional dance Kochari, the symbol of unity and power.

Therefore, JO~ning the preparation of the application on the dance Kochari to be presented to UNESCO I announce that Kochari is a well-known dance in our community and the inclusion of the dance in the list of intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO will highly contribute to the preservation of this unique dance.

Gevorg Petrosyan,

Bearer of traditional dance

Community of Nerkin Bazmaberd

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Through the Armenian long history the art has never been silent_

It has kept my nation unyielding and strong. Nowadays I can proudly say that I go on keeping one of the art branches dancing, in my own way. I like dancing, I am living with it, I am weaving dreams with it... I dance. I especially like our traditional Kochari, which has got through the time as it presents the Armenian bravery, optimism and pride... Even by dancing one can win and win ...

Talk me back, I beg you_

And let's dance this traditional dance, all together-.

Upon this letter I, Karine Ohanyan (born in 1988), being a habitant of Ijevan community, Tavush region, RA, want to participate in the preparation of the application on Kochari to be presented to UNESCO, and I state that both in our community and in the families known to me this is one of the popular and beloved dances, thus the inclusion in the list of UNESCO will highly contribute to the safeguarding of our beloved traditional dance.

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Letter of Consent

The dance Kochari is the most popular Armenian dance in our community. This dance attracts with its picturesque vividness and masculine dynamics.

When I started visiting dance classes at Art School, I got acquainted with the correct form of the dance, the roots of ancient movements protected and reached to us from the ancient times, its erst behavior. And I started to like this dance more and more.

Kochari is danced during all the events organized in our family (birthdays, weddings, national holidays, etc). The dance becomes more interesting when it is danced both by professional dancers, and people who have nothing to do with dancing.

It is a very joyful and infectious dance.

I felt special pride when on May 28, 2005 nearly 170 thousand Armenian braves and Armenian-Nairian beauties shoulder to shoulder made a nRound Dance of Unity", dancing our traditional Kochari.

Each dancer, even foreigner, when trying to dance Kochari, is filled with an incredible pride.

So, I think if the UNESCO committee members try to dance Kochari just once, they will surely ascertain that this is an Armenian dance and belongs to Armenian people, as it is impossible not to feel the Biblical nature of the dance.

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Letter of Consent

They say the art has no ethnicity •..

I would object- it has ...

Who has Kochari, our Armenian traditional dance?

This dance has become the symbol of my childhood. Thanks to this dance my soul has become more Armenian, and I am getting more and more linked to the traditional phenomena which have been appreciated within time.

I dance this dance with such pride that it seems I have invented it. ..

Along with each step I put my soul into it ...

And it's not accidental. Indeed, on any occasion together with the relatives near or far, when gathering together, this dance becomes the vertex of our happiness. We dance Kochari with great pride, and will feel more pride if Kochari, the dance reflecting the pride of our nation, is included in the list of UNESCO as a unique traditional dance of Armenian nation.

I hope our future generation will also proudly dance Kochari, the beloved dance scarily protected through centuries and consigned to us.

RA Tavush region

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Letter of Consent

I, Vahagn Khudaverdyan, was born in 1995 in the community of Ijevan, and till now I live in this city.

I think that all types of art are unique in their own way, but I would like to point out dancing, a branch of art vitally necessary. It includes charm, beauty, grace, power and pride._

I have been dancing since my childhood, Kochari, that represents the soul and Armenian. I live with it and I am brightens all other branches of art.

and I especially like victorious steps of an proud that this dance

I write this letter as a support to the initiative to include Kochari in the list of intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO.

I write this letter with hope that justice will prevail and the UNESCO community will be fair to register Kochari as one of the intangible cultural heritages of Armenia.

Vahagn Khudaverdyan