Crossing cultures is joyful. This evening, May 28, 2024, Azerbaijan Consulate General in Los Angeles celebrated 106 years since Azerbaijan’s first independence 1920-1922 with song, dance and authentic food dishes.

Between 1918 to 1920 Azerbaijan gained independence from the Russian Empire which was short-lived. Today, May 28, 2024, Azerbaijan celebrates 106 years to this short lived independence. Azerbaijan next gained its independence in 1991 and it continues today.

Nurit Greenger at 106th Azerbaijan First Independence event.