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PHOTOS: Ethiopia’s Rich Culture On Display As Embassy Leads Grand March In Kampala To Mark Africa Day 2023

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Uganda's Premier Robinah Nabbanja (C) admires some of Ethiopia's famous coffee ceremony exhibition

On Thursday, the Ethiopian Embassy in Uganda, put on display the country’s rich culture, one that has kept the horn of Africa nation knit together for ages.

This was after the Embassy led a grand march of it’s community in the country, Ugandans and members of the diplomatic corps based in Uganda to mark Africa Day 2023.

Every May 25th, Africa Day is celebrated around the world to honor the African continent’s rich history, diverse cultures, and transformative progress. This day commemorates the 1963 founding of the Organization of African Unity, now called the African Union.

Thursday’s march in Uganda’s capital Kampala, was held under the theme; “Acceleration of AFCFTA Implementation to Ensure the Economic Independence of Africa,” as the AU marked 60 years of its existence.

The Embassy, collaborating with the Ethiopian Diaspora Community and Kampala Field Office of Ethiopian Airlines, held a colorful booth at the event, where they displayed Ethiopian Cultural Clothing and promotion of Ethiopia’s Tourism attractions and destinations as the “Land of Origins” during the event held at the Kololo Independence Ground in Kampala.

In addition, 100+ members of the Ethiopian diaspora community proudly displayed the country’s vibrant culture and traditions by exhibiting a coffee ceremony and traditional food.

To spice up the day, Ethiopia’s unique Amharic Alphabet was promoted entertainingly by having visitors practice writing their names in the script (ፊደል ሀ-ፐ).

The Ethiopian booth was attended by the guest of honor, Uganda’s Premier Rt. Honorable Robinah Nabbanja, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Head of missions and representatives of African Embassies accredited to Uganda, Higher Officials from various Governmental and Private Organizations, Fraternal Associations, and Invited Guests.

Those who attended, were treated to a charming Ethiopian “Gursha from Agelgil” presentation and were invited to partake in the magnificent custom of feeding with hands, feeding others, and dining together.

Ethiopia is the only country in Africa that managed to fend off the evil of colonialism and is host of the African Union Headquarters.

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