YEREVAN-TOURINFO- Silk Note Festival is a joint initiative of the charitable Foundation “My Step” and the “International Association for the Development of Cultural Tourism” NGO. Within the framework of “Silk Note” festival Yerevan will host world renowned musicians in November, to promote cultural tourism in Armenia.
Hovhannes Ghazaryan, Executive Director of My Step Foundation, said at September 26 press conference: “Cultural tourism in Armenia is a very promising direction, taking into account the country’s historical and cultural values, factors that make Armenia attractive. We can fill the gap in tourism development in our country through mass events, festivals”. He then added that such initiatives need to involve famous musicians, bands that the world loves. All the steps and programs of the foundation are aimed at long-term impact. “When we are launching a project, we definitely consider what impact it can have in the future. By launching concerts, we not only promote the development of cultural tourism, or only organize concerts that meet high standards for our compatriots, but also direct all proceeds from the concerts to the modernization and development of cultural centers in the regions, which is essential in the context of equal development of Armenia. “Invited groups spread information about the festival and Armenia on their official pages, followed by millions of people,” the festival director concluded.
Araz Baghdasaryan, Director of Silk Note Festival, highlighted the fact that thanks to renowned creators the festival will enable Armenia to attract the attention of the international press and why not, use the factor of musicians to bring many tourists to our country. “Invited groups spread information about the festival and Armenia on their official pages, followed by millions of people,” adding that tourists from Georgia, Russia, Ukraine and a number of European countries will arrive in Armenia during the festival days. “We want to make Armenia a Cultural Silk Center”.
Within the framework of Silk Note the following concerts will be held by K. Demirchyan Sport and Concert Complex:
November 6, 2019 The Grammy Awards Laureate and the world-renowned Jamiraquai band nominated for the Brits Awards. 
November 8, Parov Stelar, one of the world-renowned bands, on international stage of electronic music. The band is the winner of the Amadeus Austrian Music Awards.
November 10, guitarist El Di Meola, who has won numerous awards, who is considered as one of the world’s three most famous guitar masters.
