ASO Celebrates Armenia’s 30th Anniversary of Independence

Armenian music, by left to right, Michael Mazman, Andrew Hagopian, and Jonathan Chardukian, attracted students to the celebration.

Staff Report

On Tuesday, September 21, 2021, the Armenian Students Organization (ASO) at Fresno State celebrated the 30th anniversary of Armenia’s independence. Armenia was part of the former Soviet Union from 1920 until 1991, when it became one of fifteen former Soviet Republics to gain its independence.

As students walked by the Kennel Bookstore, they were greeted by ASO members who passed out pins, Armenian flag colored goodie bags, and frozen treats.

Left to right: Sevana Wassilian, Michael Mazman, Christian Tufenkjian, and Jonathan Chardukian at the September 21 event marking the 30th anniversary of Armenia.

The executives also spread awareness about various aspects of Armenian culture through display boards depicting maps, facts, and statistics. Live Armenian music was also performed by Fresno State students Andrew Hagopian (Oud & Vocals), Jonathan Chardukian (Guitar) and Michael Mazman (Dumbeg).