Date: Sat, 5 Jul 2014 00:09:40 +0200
40th Anniversary of Bologna Festival opened today in colorful manner
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c_1339.jpgAsmara, 04 July 2014 - The 40th Anniversary of Bologna Festival
opened today and inaugurated by Mr. Woldenkiel Abraha, Minister of Local
Government. The event witnessed the participation of many nationals residing
abroad.
The opening ceremony was broadcast live by Eri-TV, Dimtsi Hafash and FM
channels of Numa, as well as Zara. Eritrean Ministers, Senior PFDJ
officials, Ambassadors and Heads of national Associations also took part in
the event.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Eritrean Ambassador to Italy, Mr.
Zemede Tekle, said that the extended preparations for the event were
successful thanks to the youth participants who were children at the time of
the Festival's commencement. He further pointed out that this attests to the
accomplishment being registered in connection with bequeathing national
values to the youth, and lauded the role played by Eritrean communities as
well as the Municipality of Bologna city in organizing the significant
event.
Mr. Yemane Habtemariam, Chairman of the Eritrean community in Bologna city
and its environs, on his part welcomed the participants and wished good days
of celebration. Furthermore, Mr. Tedros Goitom, member of the event's
coordinating committee, explained the event attests to the prevalence of
national values across generations, and that such societal responsibility
constitutes groundwork for triumph against the current challenges of the
nation.
A number of cultural performances were staged by a Cultural troupe from the
Homeland.
According to the event's coordinating committee, the participant nationals
from various cities of Italy, Germany, UK, Holland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark,
Canada, USA, the Middle East and other areas arrived in Bologna starting
from last Tuesday.
The event is due to witness the staging of cultural activities, seminar by
Senior envoy from the Eritrean government, various seminars, exhibition,
forum, community camps and children's programs, among others.
Meanwhile, the 40th anniversary of Bologna festival was celebrated in Asmara
city by the then participant nationals, members of the Eritrean movement for
liberation in Italy and Eritrean mothers residing in that country.
Mr. Haile Asfaha gave briefings regarding the significance of the event and
performances by Aser Cultural Troupe added color to the meeting.
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