YEREVAN. – The Ministry of Diaspora was the venue on Monday for the first phase of the 2013 “Come Home” Program for young Diaspora Armenians. 

Deputy Diaspora Minister Vahe Jilavyan welcomed the Diaspora-Armenian youth, who have arrived in Armenia for a two-week visit to get to know their homeland.

In this phase of the program, the youth will be hosted in the administrative regions of capital city Yerevan and in Yeghvard, Byureghavan, and Masis cities that are located close to Yerevan.     

This year’s “Come Home” Program will be held between June 16 and August 31, and in eight phases. The participants will take intensive courses in Armenian language. The program includes a four-day camping this year, too. Also, the participating Diaspora-Armenian youth will meet with Armenia’s statesmen and prominent cultural personalities. In addition, lessons will be taught on Armenian national song and dance, and training and other sports activities will be held.     

About ninety Diaspora-Armenian youth from ten countries are taking part in the first phase of the 2013 “Come Home” Program.