By Eritrean Media
August 13, 2016

Festival Eritrea in Edmonton Alberta Officially opened on August 5th 2016 by Eritrea's 'Consul General' to Canada Mr. Teumezghi Tesfa. Further, Mr. Teumezghi Tesfa gave extensive briefing on the current state affairs and the regions during the public seminar at the Festival.

Furthermore, Mr. Teumezghi in his profoundly briefing said that an integrated efforts are being exerted on the part of the people and GOE with the recent development on Eritrea's significant sustainable economic growth and social development. The Consul General also commended the Eritrean nationals residing in Canada for their strong participation in the national development programs and called for reinforcing participation.

The Festival concluded with patriotic zeal in which Eritreans and friend of Eritrean from Edmonton Alberta and its environs took part. Various activities including sports competitions, children’s programs, seminars as well as cultural shows were featured.