A range of events dedicated to the 96th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide was held in Sao Paulo.
On April 24, liturgies were served in the Armenian Apostolic, Catholic and Evangelistic churches, which were followed by a procession of liturgies participants to the Armenian Genocide Victims Memorial recently unveiled at Armenia Square.
On April 25, the parliament of Sao-Paulo state hosted traditional annual sitting dedicated to the 96th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The event brought together also famous scientists and activists, representatives of the Armenian Diaspora, lecturers, journalists, etc.
In 1997 and 2004, the parliament of Sao Paulo state adopted laws on the Armenian Genocide recognition.
Besides, Armenian Club of Sao Paulo, the Brazilian office of the Armenian General Benevolent Union, as well as other Armenian organizations held events to honor the memory of the Armenian Genocide victims.
