Date: Sunday, 31 July 2016
Festival Eritrea in
Toronto officially opened July/30/ 2016 by Mr. Teumezghi Tesfa Eritrea's Consul
General in Canada. Attendees from the GTA, Eastern Canada and U.S.A a took part
in the opening ceremony. Mrs Teresa Armstrong MPP London - Fanshawe
Ontario (NDP critic for citizenship and immigration) was among the invited
guests and expressed her appreciation for the community in Canada.
The
Consul General ( Mr. Teumezghi Tesfa) held public seminar for the
Eritrean community members that participate at the opening. The Consul
addressed the participants on the current affairs of the state of Eritrea and in its environs with
respect to political aspect and accordingly Mr. Teumezghi gave in-depth with
the recent development on Eritrea's significant economic and social
transformation.
Further, the Consul commended the community members their dazzling job in the community affairs in their respective residence as well the devotion to the motherland affairs. therefore, Mr. Teumezghi encouraged the participants to continue their involvement in strengthening the community and likewise the state affairs. The seminar concluded with patriotic zeal after a Q&A where the participants were given an opportunity to convey their concerns and opinions.
Attendees continue to enjoy the BBQ, sport
activities and merchandise that will continue throughout the weekend until the
closing ceremony on Monday.