Los Angeles will host a significant political and cultural gathering this January as Lilit Galstian, a member of the Bureau of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) and a representative in the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, visits Southern California to keynote the 135th anniversary of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation.
Lilit Galstian is widely regarded as one of the principled and steadfast voices of the ARF in Armenia’s political life. Over the years, she has been actively involved in parliamentary work, public policy debates, and international advocacy, consistently articulating positions rooted in national sovereignty, social justice, and the preservation of Armenian rights and identity. As a Bureau member of the ARF, Galstian has played an important role in shaping party policy and representing Armenian concerns on both domestic and international platforms. Her visit to Los Angeles comes at a time of heightened national challenges, lending added weight and relevance to her message.
The anniversary celebration, organized by the Armenian Revolutionary Federation Western United States, will take place on Sunday, January 25, at 5:00 p.m. at the Alex Theatre in Glendale. The event commemorates 135 years since the founding of the ARF, an organization that has played a central role in Armenian political, national, and communal life across generations and continents.
In keeping with ARF tradition, the evening will combine political reflection with cultural expression. Alongside Galstian’s keynote address, the program will feature live performances by Karnig Sarkissian, the Hamazkayin Ani Dance Company, and the Rose and Alex Pilibos Choir together with the Ferrahian High School Choir. These performances are intended to highlight the enduring vitality of Armenian cultural life and the close bond between national ideals and cultural expression.
The ARF 135th anniversary event is expected to draw community members, party supporters, and the broader Armenian public from across Southern California. Organizers emphasize that the evening is not only a commemoration of the past, but also a reaffirmation of commitment to the future—grounded in collective responsibility, national consciousness, and active engagement.
Admission to the event is free, and all community members are encouraged to attend and take part in this important milestone in Armenian political and communal history.
