YEREVAN. - Istanbul "Dalar" song and dance ensemble will take place in V. Ajemian state theater of Gyumri city on Friday.

Artistic director of "Dalar" song and dance ensemble Julia Mutlun and representative of Istanbul community Sevan Ataoghlu will participate in the exhibition, the Ministry of Diaspora informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.

Istanbul "Dalar" song and dance ensemble was established in 1997 under the auspices of Mkhitarian Sanuts union. Founder and artistic director of the group is Julia Mutlun.

"Dalar" presented exhibition consisting of 85 pieces of traditional Armenia costumes in 2011. It will be presented within the celebrations of 20th anniversary of Armenia’s independence in Yerevan, Gyumri and Vanadzor on September 16-20.