From: YPFDJ DALLAS (ypfdjdallas@gmail.com)
Date: Mon Feb 08 2010 - 13:07:10 EST
*Saturday, February 6th: *
*YPFDJ Dallas YOUTH & HEZBAWI MEKETE *
*PRESS RELEASE*
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There is no greater strength than our unity, and true to "Hade Hizbi, Hade
Libi", the Dallas/Fort Worth and surrounding area Eritreans came out in mass
for Saturday's Mekete from midday until well beyond sundown. The day was a
great success as Eritreans, young and old, arrived with concern for their
country and left armed with knowledge and ready to petition and demonstrate
on behalf of Eritrea "adena."
The day started with a Youth Mekete hosted by YPFDJ Dallas. The participants
were immensely impressed with guest speaker Dr. Ghidewon Abay-Asmerom's
presentation, which enthralled and educated the youth of Dallas. Thirsty for
more, the Youth Mekete ran into overtime as a spirited question and answer
session followed concluding that the security of our nation comes first and
foremost. With this understanding, a letter and petition to President Barack
Obama was read and signed. Not satisfied with this alone, many expressed
interest in joining the YPFDJ global movement and the E-SMART campaign.
There truly is no unity like the Eritrean one!
As a testimony to his tireless resolve, Dr. Ghidewon ensued with a Hezbawi
Mekete, public seminar for all, immediately after with more attendees than
chairs! Parents and community members stood before everyone and reaffirmed
their loyalty and love for their country. The children assisted with passing
out brochures informing the public of the sanction and Dr. Ghidewon wrapped
up yet another eloquent presentation outlining Eritrea's history and the
importance of ensuring our voices are heard by joining the E-SMART campaign
and petitioning to our representatives. All the participants stood to pledge
support to their country and sign the petitions that were prepared for the
event. Witnessing the dedication and determination of the Eritrean people
was inspiring and motivating for the participants.
The day ended with a community appreciation dinner catered by Hamade and
musical entertainment by DJ Mak. In addition to the tasty buffet style meal
provided, DFW Eritreans were treated to a wonderful and heart-warming dance
performance by the Dallas Eritrean Community School. For many of us, the
image of the children of Dallas dancing in traditional Eritrean clothes, as
one proud little boy spun in the center holding the Eritrean flag high will
bring a smile for years to come. Choreographed by the volunteers teachers of
the Eritrean Community School, the dance routine caused the hall to stand in
joyous applause as the dancers showered them with popcorn.
As the night ended and people left with copies of the petition and their
copies of Merih newsletter, a worldwide newsletter by the youth, YPFDJ
Dallas couldn't help but be overwhelmed with the bond that unites us all.
One thing is clear; the Eritrean spirit can never be sanctioned! YPFDJ
Dallas would like to thank Dr. Ghidewon Abay-Asmerom, for his continued
dedication to Eritrea and his tireless efforts to raise awareness of the
public. We would also like to thank and commend the PFDJ and the Shemagele
mekete committee, the Dallas Eritrean Community School, and the Eritrean
Community members of the DFW area for their guidance, unconditional support,
and words of encouragement and wisdom.
To See Pictures from the event click the below link:
http://www.slide.com/r/JEDHmTFf0T-_kejlXNoc5D9HXioGbaBS?previous_view=lt_embedded_url
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