Baze (Falcon) 2013 annual All-Armenian youth gathering will get underway Monday in Armenia’s Tsaghkadzor city.

About 500 youth will take part in this year’s event.

Along the lines of Baze 2013, a total of 45 youth squads will compete in sports and in cultural and intellectual games.   

Over the course of the seven-day gathering, the youth will also meet with the governmental, political, social, and cultural figures of Armenia.

During their free time the youth will be taught national songs and dances, and films will be screened for them. 

In addition, and as tradition, the Baze 2013 participants will donate blood.