LOS ANGELES. – The Armenian community of the U.S. Western coast solemnly celebrated the 21th anniversary of Armenia’s independence. Over thousands of public, political and cultural representatives gathered together by the initiative of Armenia’s Consulate General in Los Angeles in the Armenian consulate. The Consul General Grigor Hovhannisyan congratulated the community, stressed the contribution of the Armenian-Americans for past 21 years. “The 21 years of independence of our country is due to your efforts as well. I would like to thank you for your contribution in Armenia’s establishment,” he said. Los Angeles and Glendale civil administration representatives, diplomats accredited to the Western coast also participated in the ceremony. The Los Angeles authorities congratulated Armenia and the Armenian people on the occasion of the holiday.