| Eritreans
in the Greater Toronto and surrounding area celebrated
the 12th anniversary of Eritrea's independence on the
24th of May at the Ukrainian Cultural Center. The
ceremony began at 8:00pm and ended at around 3:30am.
More than 1000 Eritreans attended the ceremony. Videos
and pictures were available for purchasing along with
food and drinks. |
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| The evening began
with the PFDJ chairman in Toronto, Ato Temesgen
welcoming the Eritrean-Canadians to the event. His
speech was followed by the Head of Consular Affaires at
the Eritrean Consulate in Ottawa, Ato Betsay
Medhanie reading the 12th independence day anniversary
message by President Isaias Afeworki to the gathered
Eritreans. The atmosphere of the event was welcoming and
joyful. The excellent band played beautifully making the
event memorable. The vocalists included Almaz
Tefferi and Daniel Nebiat. They were accompanied by
musicians Milion Abraha and Tekie T/giorgis. |
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| Dimtsi Eritrea News
Services has also learned that a young Eritrean teenager
Luwam Thomas from Toronto was playing on the band. We will have that
story for you soon.
Dimtsi
Eritrea News Services Toronto, Canada |
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