YEREVAN, OCTOBER 1, NOYAN TAPAN - ARMENIANS TODAY. RA Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobian with an open letter calls Armenian architects for taking part in the Shanghai Expo 2010 big world exhibition where Armenia presents The City of the World project. Below is letter's text completely: "Dear Armenian Architects, The international Shanghai Expo 2010 will be held in China from May 1 to October 31, 2010 with the focus on the theme Prosperous City, Prosperous Life. The exposition will host participants from 192 countries and representatives from 50 major international organizations. It is expected to have approximately 100.000.000 participants. In addition, for the first time in the history of the World Expo exposition, all the pavilions will be available virtually, making it possible for everyone to visit the exposition online. Armenia will represent The City of the World project at the Expo 2010. The main concept of the project is to build a new city in the Ararat valley of Armenia, during which representatives from all parts of the world will present their national district projects. It is expected to build from 5 to 7 multi-functional zones which will include hotels, houses, trade centers, recreation and health camps and cultural centers. This is a perspective project, which will express the Armenian architectural thought at its best and will provide Armenians with an opportunity to appear in front of the world once again as a nation of creators. The City of the World, which will be designed virtually and implemented in real space-time, will turn into a place for cooperation of civilizations, a reliable guardian of national cultural achievements, a favorable environment for investments in the sphere of advanced technologies and a convenient residential area for everyone. Dear Architects, we would like to invite you to participate in the planning of the national districts of the World City project and encourage your contribution to this highly important and patriotic endeavor. Please visit the following website to confirm your participation at [email protected] [email protected] or [email protected]. All of the submitted projects will be consolidated under the World Exposition theme and after the exposition they will be moved back to Armenia where they will be exhibited permanently. In addition, upon confirmation of the establishment of the World City, each architect will be provided with an opportunity to oversee the entire implementation of his/her proposed project. Dear fellow Armenians, the presentation of a similar project at the Shanghai exposition is a marvelous opportunity for Armenians around the world to prove once again the creative spirit of the Armenian nation, as well as build the world's national districts on the Armenian land. This is a unique way to show our gratitude to all those countries that have showed compassion towards our nation and stood by our country's side during its difficult times. I am sure that the participants of the Pan-Armenian Forum of Architects and other Armenian architects will also participate in this marvelous and unique exposition that will go on to become one of the best expositions in Shanghai. We look forward to your participation and we hope to hear from you soon."

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