Armenian community of the  American city of Burbank, California to commemorate the 104th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide on April 16, Asbarez reported.

The Armenian National Committee of America – Burbank, noted that  the Armenian Youth Federation Burbank ‘Varak’ Chapter and AYF Junior “Gaidzag” Chapter, the Homenetmen “Sipan” Chapter and the Burbank High School Armenian Club  will pay tribute to the memory of 1.5 million Armenians who became victims of the genocide in Ottoman Turkey.

“The Armenian-American youth recognizes the importance in unifying to promote awareness. For this reason, we urge people of all ages to come together and support this event,” stated Christine Mkrtchyan the secretary of AYF “Varak’ Chapter.

The Armenian National Committee of America – Burbank advances the social, economic, cultural and political rights of the area’s Armenian American community and promotes increased Armenian American civic participation at the grassroots and public policy levels.