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Armenian Cultural Foundation
104 N. Belmont St. Suite 300, Glendale, CA 91206
PRESS RELEASE
May 17, 2007
Contact: Sanan Shirinian (818) 507-1933
PROMINENT State Legislators to Join Celebration of Armenian Culture
and Independence
- California State Assemblymembers Paul Krekorian, Kevin De Leon and
Mike Feuer to Participate as Co-Sponsors in Second Annual Armenian
Festival
Hollywood, CA- The Armenian Cultural Foundation welcomes the
participation of the California State Assemblymembers Paul Krekorian
(D-Glendale), Kevin de Leon (D-Los Angeles) and Mike Feuer (D-Los
Angeles) as co-sponsors of the second annual Armenian Independence Day
Festival in Little Armenia, Hollywood. The Annual Festival will take
place on Sunday, May 27, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on
Hollywood Boulevard, between the streets of Vermont and Alexandria.
`When I was growing up, a free and independent Armenia seemed like an
impossible dream,' said Assemblymember Paul Krekorian, who represents
the largest Armenian community in the world outside Armenia. `As the
first Armenian-American ever to represent the Glendale area in the
State Legislature, I am immensely proud to join in this wonderful
celebration of the achievement of that long-sought dream. It is a
great privilege to be a part of the Armenian Independence Day
Festival.'
Assemblymember Krekorian represents California's 43rd State Assembly
District, which encompasses the cities of Glendale and Burbank and the
Los Feliz, Silver Lake, North Hollywood, Valley Glen, Toluca Lake,
Atwater Village and Valley Village communities of Los Angeles.
Assemblymember Kevin De Leon's 45th State Assembly District and
Assemblymember Mike Feuer's 42nd State Assembly District both
encompass portions of Little Armenia.
"I'm delighted to participate in the Armenian Independence Day
Festival," announced Assemblymember Feuer. "I treasure my relationship
with the Armenian community, which is such a vibrant part of our
social, cultural, and economic life here in Los Angeles."
`The 45th Assembly District is home to a vibrant Armenian American
community and I am honored to be part of this exciting celebration,'
stated Assemblymember Kevin de Leon.
Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti, also cosponsor of
the Festival, is expected to be in attendance.
`We thank our elected officials for their co-sponsorship of this
year's festival and appreciate their continued support of the Armenian
American community,' said Festival Committee member Marie Minassian.
The large scale block party will feature a variety of cultural
displays, musical and dance performances and ethnic food. The festival
will also have a kid's zone, which will include a petting zoo, pony
rides, various games and rides.
The Annual Festival in Little Armenia is organized by the Armenian
Independence Day Festival Committee in celebration of Armenia's first
independence and thousands of years of Armenian history and
culture. May 28, 1918 marks the first independence of the Armenian
republic after 600 years of Ottoman Turkish oppression. The republic
established on this date set the foundation for today's independent
republic, which was born on September 21, 1991.
Those interested in becoming a cosponsor of the Festival or reserving
booths are encouraged to call (818) 507-1933 or visit
www.littlearmeniafestival.com.
104 N. Belmont St. Suite 300, Glendale, CA 91206
PRESS RELEASE
May 17, 2007
Contact: Sanan Shirinian (818) 507-1933
PROMINENT State Legislators to Join Celebration of Armenian Culture
and Independence
- California State Assemblymembers Paul Krekorian, Kevin De Leon and
Mike Feuer to Participate as Co-Sponsors in Second Annual Armenian
Festival
Hollywood, CA- The Armenian Cultural Foundation welcomes the
participation of the California State Assemblymembers Paul Krekorian
(D-Glendale), Kevin de Leon (D-Los Angeles) and Mike Feuer (D-Los
Angeles) as co-sponsors of the second annual Armenian Independence Day
Festival in Little Armenia, Hollywood. The Annual Festival will take
place on Sunday, May 27, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on
Hollywood Boulevard, between the streets of Vermont and Alexandria.
`When I was growing up, a free and independent Armenia seemed like an
impossible dream,' said Assemblymember Paul Krekorian, who represents
the largest Armenian community in the world outside Armenia. `As the
first Armenian-American ever to represent the Glendale area in the
State Legislature, I am immensely proud to join in this wonderful
celebration of the achievement of that long-sought dream. It is a
great privilege to be a part of the Armenian Independence Day
Festival.'
Assemblymember Krekorian represents California's 43rd State Assembly
District, which encompasses the cities of Glendale and Burbank and the
Los Feliz, Silver Lake, North Hollywood, Valley Glen, Toluca Lake,
Atwater Village and Valley Village communities of Los Angeles.
Assemblymember Kevin De Leon's 45th State Assembly District and
Assemblymember Mike Feuer's 42nd State Assembly District both
encompass portions of Little Armenia.
"I'm delighted to participate in the Armenian Independence Day
Festival," announced Assemblymember Feuer. "I treasure my relationship
with the Armenian community, which is such a vibrant part of our
social, cultural, and economic life here in Los Angeles."
`The 45th Assembly District is home to a vibrant Armenian American
community and I am honored to be part of this exciting celebration,'
stated Assemblymember Kevin de Leon.
Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti, also cosponsor of
the Festival, is expected to be in attendance.
`We thank our elected officials for their co-sponsorship of this
year's festival and appreciate their continued support of the Armenian
American community,' said Festival Committee member Marie Minassian.
The large scale block party will feature a variety of cultural
displays, musical and dance performances and ethnic food. The festival
will also have a kid's zone, which will include a petting zoo, pony
rides, various games and rides.
The Annual Festival in Little Armenia is organized by the Armenian
Independence Day Festival Committee in celebration of Armenia's first
independence and thousands of years of Armenian history and
culture. May 28, 1918 marks the first independence of the Armenian
republic after 600 years of Ottoman Turkish oppression. The republic
established on this date set the foundation for today's independent
republic, which was born on September 21, 1991.
Those interested in becoming a cosponsor of the Festival or reserving
booths are encouraged to call (818) 507-1933 or visit
www.littlearmeniafestival.com.