From: Berhane Habtemariam (Berhane.Habtemariam@gmx.de)
Date: Sat Jan 09 2010 - 05:52:34 EST
VIDEO: Eritrea Geez Christmas concert Live from Keren
09/01/2010
VIDEO: Eritrea Geez Christmas concert Live from Keren (Part I & Part II)
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Christmas Celebrated Colorfully Nationwide
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(Shabait) Asmara, 7 January 2010 - Christmas was today celebrated
enthusiastically across the nation. The celebrations were held in Keren
town at the national level through the collaboration of the Ministry of
Information and the Administration of Anseba region that was broadcast live
via ERI-TV.
In a speech he delivered on the occasion, the Administrator of Keren town,
Mr. Tekie Keleta, said that though Christmas as a religious celebration
directly refers to the followers of the Christian faith, the event is
nonetheless celebrated by the entire Eritrean people. He also explained that
the Eritrean people cherish the culture of celebrating together not only
national holidays but also religious holidays in harmony, and this has
strengthened the unity of the people.
Stating that such cultural values are unique and non-existing in other
countries, Mr. Tekie reminded the society at large to uphold and cherish
such cultural values.
Government officials, Army Commanders, religious leaders, Assembly members,
elders, villager representatives and other invited guests participated in
the celebration. The Chairman of the National Holidays Coordinating
Committee in Anseba region, Mr. Futsum Gebrezgiabher expressed appreciation
to the Ministry of Informational and the inhabitants of Anseba region for
making due contribution to the successful holding of the event.
Three cultural troupes staged various performances, thus adding color to the
celebration.
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