article_snippet.sent: Ms Gourian is understood to have worn a costume made from the material taken from an Egyptian flag during a belly dancing performance in the town of Ain Sokhna in 2013.
article_snippet.sent: The belly dancer, who lives in Egypt, had argued that Ms Gourian did not insult the Egyptian flag intentionally and as a foreigner was less aware of Egyptian laws.
article_snippet.sent: Ms Gourian has lived and worked in Egypt for the past two years, where Ms Gourian act has proven to be an immediate success.
article_snippet.sent: The Armenian native has already appeared in several Egyptian movies, performed at society weddings and is married to an Egyptian national.
article_snippet.sent: Ms Gourian has previously told reporters Ms Gourian hopes to spend the rest of Ms Gourian life in Egypt.
highlights_snippet.sent: Sofinar Gourian found guilty of wearing a dress made from Egyptian flag .
  