Mission Statement of the Armenian Independence Day Festival Committee The Armenian Independence Day Festival Committee was established by the Armenian Cultural Foundation in order to host an annual cultural festival in Little Armenia, Hollywood to celebrate May 28, 1918, Armenia's first Independence Day. 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 of Armenia, which was born on September 21, 1991. The annual Little Armenia Festival celebrates the first independence of Armenia, as well as over 3,000 years of history and culture which is displayed during the Festival through a variety of exhibits, booths, traditional Armenian cuisine, and musical and dance performances. Special entertainment and games for kids are also provided. Armenian community organizations including the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Armenian Youth Federation, Hamazkayin Armenian Cultural and Educational Society, Armenian Relief Society, Shant Student Association, Armenian General Athletic Union and Scouts (Homenetmen), the Armenian National Committee Western Region, among others come together to celebrate Armenian culture and history, by remembering May 28, 1918, Armenia’s first independence day.
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