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From: Berhane Habtemariam (Berhane.Habtemariam@gmx.de)
Date: Sat Jul 31 2010 - 18:26:38 EDT
Video: Festival Eritrea 2010 Opening Ceremony
President Isaias opens Eritrea Festival 2010 at national level
http://www.eastafro.com/Post/2010/07/31/video-festival-eritrea-2010-opening-
ceremony
http://shabait.com/images/stories/Pictures/festival%20asmara.jpgAsmara, 31
July 2010 - President Isaias Afwerki today opened Eritrea Festival 2010 at
the national level at the Expo grounds that would continue until
Augusthttp://shabait.com/images/stories/Pictures/festival3.jpg 8. The
President, accompanied by Ministers, PFDJ heads, regional administrators,
Army commanders and diplomats, as well as the Sudanese delegation headed by
the Administrator of the Sudanese Red Sea region, Dr. Mohammed Tahr, visited
various sites at the Expo grounds, during which he was accorded warm welcome
by cultural troupes of the 9 ethnic groups.
In the course of the tour, the President observed the regional pavilions,
cultural practices, pavilion of the institutions of higher education,
artistic works, various programs staged by the national construction
companies highlighting the on-going economic emancipation endeavors, special
innovation shows and other activities.
A number of programs are being featured in the festival, including regional
pavilions in the participation of administrative regions, institutions,
companies, ministries, EDF members, national associations and individuals.
Moreover, educational activities, documentation, painting, photography,
programs depicting the Warsay-Yikaalo Development Campaign, writing contest,
traditional and modern song competition, artistic and cultural shows, bazaar
and the like are part of the festival.
Also in connection with Eritrea Festival 2010, a cultural show was staged
last night at Cinema Roma that was transmitted live through ERI-TV in which
a number of Eritrean nationals from inside the country and abroad
participated.
http://shabait.com/images/stories/Pictures/odeon.jpgSpeaking on the
occasion, the Chairman of the National Holidays Coordinating Committee,
Education Minister Semere Russom, stated that the holding of Eritrea
Festival that began in the days of the armed struggle is still being
conducted in a colorful manner. He further pointed out that the event
provides a platform to symbolize the existing unity in diversity, the mutual
co-existence and harmony at the national level, the nation's rich history
and life style, coordinated endeavors and common vision, among others. In
this connection, Mr. Semere expressed appreciation to those who made due
contribution in organizing national holidays in a colorful manner.
New songs, folk dances, dramas and comedies were staged on the occasion
highlighting the steadfastness and dedication of the Eritrean people.
(Shabait
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