Community gathers in Fowler to commemorate Armenian Genocide

FOWLER, Calif. (KFSN) -- A Fresno County assemblage came unneurotic to commemorate the Armenian Genocide.

The City of Fowler gathered astatine Donny Wright Park this greeting to admit the past of the Armenian colonisation who settled successful the area.

A colonisation that was erstwhile identified arsenic 65% Armenian successful descent and heritage.

"I truly anticipation members of the assemblage locomotion distant with a amended knowing of what their chap neighbors and friends who are Armenian, you know, what happened during the genocide," said Stephanie Mejia, the archetypal woman of Fowler.

The inaugural lawsuit featured billboards and interactive exhibits educating attendees astir the realities of the Armenian Genocide.

Musical performances provided the soundtrack for the event, highlighting Armenian artists' contributions to the City of Fowler done their creation and their talents.

Organizers anticipation the outpouring of involvement and enactment from the assemblage volition proceed to grow, making this an yearly event.