President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, a number of political figures of Armenia and representatives of various countries have arrived at the Armenian Genocide Memorial in Yerevan.
According to ArmInfo's correspondent on the spot, the icon of the Genocide martyrs that was consecrated in the Holy See of Mother Etchmiadzin on April 23 has been delivered to the Genocide Memorial.
The guard of honor of Armenia laid a wreath in the form of a forget-me-not - the symbol of the Armenian Genocide Centennial - to the Memorial. The wreath is made of the flowers brought by representatives of all the foreign and local delegations that have visited the Memorial these days. The representatives of the foreign delegations, embassy staffs and other officials are adding their flowers to the wreath symbolizing the world's unity against genocides.
Delegations of churches from many countries, international organizations, politicians, diplomats, public figures and artists are visiting the Armenian Genocide Memorial.
The world famous chanson singer Charles Aznavour has just visited the Memorial. It is noteworthy that Aznavour approached the eternal fire passing by the red carpet for high-ranking persons and did not approach the leadership of Armenia and other officials.
The Genocide Martyrs Commemoration Ceremony has kicked off.