Brussels hosts Azerbaijani young artist exhibition

Baku, March 28 (AzerTAc). The “Dirchalish- Social and Psychological Rehabilitation Centre for Youth” opened the Azerbaijani young artists`s exhibition at the Brenart Art Gallery in Brussels, Azerbaijani Embassies in Belgium and Luxembourg said. The exhibition held on the occasion of Novruz holiday was organized with support of Azerbaijani Embassy to Belgium and Azerbaijan`s permanent mission to the Council of Europe.
Opening the event, Azerbaijani Ambassador Emin Eyyubov greeted young artists and informed participants on the important role of Novruz holiday in Azerbaijani people`s culture and history.
Mr. Eyyubov stressed the United Nations General Assembly recognized March 21 as International Novruz Day.
He highlighted charitable purpose of the exhibition and, according to the organizers` decision, part of money raised from sale of paintings will be donated to the assistance fund for quake-affected people in Japan.
Addressing the event, Belgian Senate Honorary Chairman Anne-Marie Lizin congratulated all Azerbaijani people on the occasion of Novruz. She stressed Azerbaijani people`s talent, demonstrated by bright works of young artists who attended the exhibition.
Japanese ambassador Jun Yokota conveyed sincere congratulations to the Azerbaijani people on the occasion of Novruz and expressed deep gratitude to organizers and young artists for assistance to people suffered in the Japan deadly quake.
The event brought together representatives of the Belgian community, diplomats, students and the Azerbaijani Diaspora.