The program kicked off with the flag ceremony conducted by the Homenetmen scouts and national anthems performed by the AGBU Los Angeles Choir led by Maestro Gayane Baghdasaryan.
The invocation was conducted by the museum’s Board of Trustees Co-Chairs Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, representing the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America, Western Prelate Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, representing the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Bishop Mikael Mouradian, representing the Armenian Catholic Eparchy, and Reverend Berdj Djambazian, representing the Armenian Evangelical Union of North America.
During the program, the museum unveiled “The Armenian Legacy,” a powerful new video starring Fox 11 Morning News Anchor/Reporter Araksya Karapetyan that showcases the touchstones of Armenian identity and highlights how the Armenian American Museum will help preserve and celebrate the vibrant history, heritage, and culture of the Armenian people for generations to come.
Award-winning television personality and Emmy nominated travel host Laura McKenzie served as the Master of Ceremonies for the evening and welcomed the capacity crowd to the 2nd Annual Gala.
