AEFM Celebrates Eritrea's 23rd Independence Anniversary

From: Yacob Fisseha <yacobfm_at_yahoo.com_at_dehai.org>
Date: Wed, 21 May 2014 21:17:16 -0700 (PDT)

The Association of Eritreans and their Friends in Michigan (AEFM) celebrated the 23rd Anniversary of Eritrea's Independence in Southfield.  Attendants, both Eritreans and their friends, came from the surrounding areas (including from Ann Arbor, Greater Detroit, Greater Flint, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Windsor-Canada, Ypsilanti, etc.) The hall was beautifully and colorfully decorated with Eritrean flags.  Rhythmic and vibrant Music was provided by Habtu Tekle, Mokonnen Woldai, and Fithum Zerai "Wedi Zagir." Although the atmosphere was celebratory, the solemnness of the event was ever present.  The spirit and meaning of the event was briefly presented as well as the identity, legality, and goals of AEFM as it pertains to its public-spirited role towards Eritrea. Among the most wonderful scenes was the very young children dancing to Eritrean traditional and national songs.  In fact it is said that in many cases the young ones can't wait until the next such celebration.  AEFM has been celebrating Eritrea's Independence Anniversary for the last 16 years (ever since it was founded).
Received on Thu May 22 2014 - 00:17:17 EDT

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