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From: YPFDJ Toronto (ypfdjtoronto@gmail.com)
Date: Thu May 26 2011 - 17:46:57 EDT
26-05-2011--Toronto, Canada-- The Eritrean community in Toronto reported the
successful conclusion of the festivities in connection with the 20th
Anniversary of Independence of the state of Eritrea, which were conducted
with great enthusiasm and patriotic zeal.
The two-day festivities over the Victoria Day long weekend included sports
activities, a concert featuring an impressive array of local Eritrean
musicians, a picnic on Monday and, a flag-raising ceremony held at City
Hall- to mark Independence Day- on Tuesday morning.
Eritreans, and friends of Eritrea, from Toronto and surrounding areas,
gathered on Sunday 22 May, in the afternoon hours, at the Ukrainian Cultural
Centre to kick off the festivities with a dinner service and coffee ceremony
in honour of the community elders, kindly offered by the local chapter of
the National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW).
On this occasion, Mr Semere Gebremariam, head of Public and community
Affairs at the Office of the Eritrean consulate in Toronto, in his
congratulatory remarks expressed his deepest admiration to the due diligence
shown by Eritreans at home and abroad, reading to celebrate this special
day. Representatives from various organizations present in the city also
offered their message of congratulations.
This momentous event was met with jubilation by the many who took part in
the festivities. Young and old, in marvellous display of colours and
traditional clothing, side by side, participated in the night event whose
program also included a performance by the youth group Hidri and an art
exhibit showcasing the artwork of young and talented Eritrean artists,
specifically brought in for this occasion, directly from Eritrea. The
participants then continued on with the celebration by dancing the night
away to the tunes of fine patriotic songs kindly provided by an amazing
line-up of local musicians who cheered the crowd until the end of the
program.
The following day, Monday 23 May, despite the unfavourable weather forecast
that might have discouraged some, members of the community gathered again
for a picnic. it must be reported that much of the day was blessed with
sunshine. It was a great opportunity for all to continue partying in the
festivities spirit, enjoying a beautiful day dancing, tasting delicious food
and socializing.
The festivities then concluded in the early hours of Independence Day,
Tuesday 24 May, with a flag-raising ceremony held at City Hall. It needs to
be noted that never, in the past had the Eritrean flag been raised at City
Hall. It was a remarkable achievement and one that could only touch the
hearts of all those who managed to witness it. A proud moment dedicated to a
Proud people that managed, despite all the adversities encountered during
these past 20 years, to remain, undeterred, united on the right path to
development and prosperity..
Pictorial Report of event Coming Soon...
Zelalemawi Zikri N'Sewuat'na,
Awet N'Hafash!
YPFDJ Toronto
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