Glendale’s First Cultural Festival to Celebrate Armenian Heritage and World Cultures on Artsakh Ave

Glendale will bring Armenian culture together with traditions from around the world this weekend as the city launches its first Glendale Cultural Festival, a free celebration of the communities and international ties that have helped shape the Southern California city.

The festival will take place Sunday, Oct. 4, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Artsakh Paseo in downtown Glendale. The opening ceremony begins at 4 p.m.

Armenia will be among six countries represented through Glendale’s sister-city relationships, alongside the Dominican Republic, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines and South Korea. The event will also honor the cultural legacy of Martuni, Artsakh.

Armenian music and dance will be part of a program that includes Korean drumming and dance, Mexican traditional dance, a Japanese koto performance, and performances representing the Philippines and the Dominican Republic. Live music, food and art will also be featured throughout the evening.

Glendale Mayor Ardashes “Ardy” Kassakhian and members of the City Council are expected to attend, along with U.S. Rep. Laura Friedman, Armenian Consul General in Los Angeles Anna Avetisyan and Japanese Consul General in Los Angeles Kosei Murota. Members of Glendale’s Sister Cities Committee and representatives of participating cultural communities will also take part.

Glendale has one of the largest Armenian communities in the United States, and Armenian culture has become a prominent part of the city’s identity. Artsakh Paseo, where the festival will be held, reflects those ties in the heart of downtown Glendale.

The festival is free and open to the public. Artsakh Paseo is located at 125 N. Artsakh Ave. Parking will be available at the Exchange Parking Structure at 115 N. Artsakh Ave.

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