Armenian National Committee – Utah
Orem, UT 84058
[email protected]
PRESS RELEASE
March 31, 2008
Contact: Sarkis Bekearian
Serj Tankian and ANC Utah Activists Meet at Concert
Salt Lake City, UT – On March 19, 2008, several Armenian National
Committee Utah (ANC Utah) activists attended a Serj Tankian concert at
In the Venue. After a spectacular show, ANC Utah Chairman Sarkis
Bekearian met with Serj Tankian and band member Erwin Kachikian.
Tankian, who has been instrumental in raising Genocide awareness,
discussed the importance of ANC initiatives, including H. Res. 106.
"It was an amazing experience to not only attend Serj Tankian’s
concert but to meet with him as well," exclaimed Sarkis Bekearian.
"We are extremely proud of Serj as he has been an influential role
model for the Armenian youth in Utah and worldwide. He was gracious
enough to meet with us and share his thoughts and ideas regarding the
significance of educating Armenians and non-Armenians to end the cycle
of genocide," he added.
Tankian also discussed with ANC Utah activists his involvement with
the film Screamers. The documentary, which follows System of a Down’s
personal campaign to end the cycle of genocide, has made an impact on
millions throughout the US. It has educated many who might otherwise
not have been aware of the Armenian, Cambodian, Rwandan and Darfur
genocides, the latter of which is currently taking place.
The ANC of Utah advocates for 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.
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Photo Caption – Erwin Kachikian, Serj Tankian and Sarkis Bekearian
(from right to left).