Armenian Alphabet Monument Unveiled Near European Parliament in Strasbourg
Titled “Root Script – The Power of Dialogue,” the sculpture was installed by the Republic of Armenia as a gesture of gratitude for the European Parliament’s continued and unwavering support. The monument is composed of letters from the Armenian alphabet.
In her remarks, Roberta Metsola emphasized that dialogue is the cornerstone of democracy, noting that it unites people and moves societies forward.
“Ultimately, this is the essence of the European Parliament — building dialogue with one another, with our citizens, and with the world around us. Through this beautiful work, this representation of the Armenian alphabet, the Armenian language secures its place in the rich and diverse dialogue called Europe,” Metsola said. She also quoted Armenian poet Silva Kaputikyan: “Wherever you may be, wherever you go under this moon, never forget your mother tongue.”
In his speech, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan noted that the Armenian alphabet was created in the 5th century and remains one of the most important pillars of Armenian identity.
“It is highly symbolic that this sculpture highlights the important connection between Armenian identity and European identity. I believe that speech, knowledge, and text are among the most important and powerful symbols of democracy, because democracy cannot exist without text, without communication, without writing, without speeches, without words, and without laws,” the Prime Minister said.
