Azerbaijani Solidarity Day celebrated in California [PHOTO]
By Trend
An event dedicated to the Azerbaijani Solidarity Day and the first anniversary of the California Azerbaijan Friendship Association (CAFA) was held in the San Diego, California on December 21, 2018, Trend reports referring to the Consulate General of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles on Dec. 27.
Organized jointly by the Consulate General of Azerbaijan in Los
Angeles and CAFA, the event was attended by members of the
Azerbaijani community, representatives of government, culture and
media of San Diego.
Opening the event, Executive Director of CAFA Kimiya Mammadova
welcomed the guests and expressed her appreciation to all for
attending this special celebration. On behalf of the community, she
congratulated the people of Azerbaijan and 50 million Azerbaijanis
living around the world on the Azerbaijani Solidarity Day.
Kimiya Mammadova highlighted CAFA’s successful first year and
noted that the organization will continue its efforts in
strengthening the Azerbaijani community in California as well as
contributing to advancement of relations between California and
Azerbaijan in various fields.
Speaking afterwards, the Consul of the Consulate General of
Azerbaijan in Los Angeles Orkhan congratulated all our compatriots
on the upcoming Azerbaijani Solidarity Day and the New Year and
wished every success to CAFA in their future activities.
The event’s speakers also included the Executive Director of San
Diego-Baku Friendship Association Martin Kruming and the Chairman
of the Los Angeles Interfaith Council Bishop Juan Carlos Mendez.
They also congratulated the people of Azerbaijan on this special
celebration.
Proclamations declaring Dec. 31 as “Azerbaijani Solidarity Day” in the City and County of San Diego were presented at the event.
Following the speeches, Azerbaijani music and dance performances by Laman Musayeva were presented. The guests were also treated to authentic Azerbaijani dishes and pastries prepared by famous Azerbaijani chef of San Diego and co-owner of the city’s renowned restaurant “Cafe21” Leyla Bayramova.
The event was received with much applause and admiration by all attendees.
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