Eritrea 31st Independence Celebration in UK

May in Honour of the 31st Eritrean Independence Anniversary - which officially kicked off on Saturday 21st May 2022 in London UK. As part of the “UK Independent program, was colourfully celebrated in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Sheffield, Nottingham, Coventry, Leeds, Middlesbrough, Cardiff, Glasgow, Wakefield and Leicester.

Greeting the participants with smiles all-round was the job of every Eritrean on the spot; nonetheless there were well organised programs for the participants, which made their day unforgettable, a bright day that marked the resilience and unity of Eritreans in the UK.

The celebration in London, was attended by H.E. Estifanos Habtemariam, Eritrea’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom and Ireland, several diplomat, community leaders along with members of various British institutions, professionals of various sectors and other respected guests along with more than 2500 Eritrean British citizens residing in the UK.

London based children's choir groups presented a musical drama depicting the Eritrean history of struggle for independence and its milestones as part of the opening ceremony. Mr. Muluberhan Berhe, chair of the Organizing Committee presented the opening remarks by welcoming the participants and wishing the event a success.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, the chairman of the British Eritrean Community Organisation Network BECON, Mr. Ahmed Mohammed Mahmud stressed the paramount importance of holding the event in bringing Eritreans together. It also has a vital role to play in reinforcing identity and bequeathing cherished societal values to future generations, he added.

H.E. Ambassador Estifanos Habtemariam gave a speech, thanking the participants in taking part on the celebration of Eritrean Independence there by updating the participants on current state of affairs, and progress.

Following the presentations a traditional Eritrean dinner, which later continued on beautiful musical entertainment with great artistic line-up put their harmony filled with soul concluding the night in a traditional Eritrean dance bringing every participant together - This year's Independence day under the theme “ “Independent choice, backbone of our pride” celebrated in a vibrant spirit!

May in Honour the Great Day!
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