Addis Ababa:The Meskel-Demera festival is celebrated as a symbol of Ethiopia's cultural heritage and national image, according to Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abiebie.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, the Mayor highlighted the festival's significance in preserving religious and cultural values, noting its long-standing history in the city's public celebrations. The Meskel-Demera festival is recognized for its ability to foster shared values and elevate Ethiopia's image globally.
Mayor Adanech emphasized the festival's role in Ethiopian daily life and its cross-generational benefits. She recalled its registration by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity, further underscoring its importance.
She also remarked on the diversity of Ethiopian culture, language, and identity, emphasizing unity and cooperation as key strengths of the city's community. The Mayor praised Addis Ababa as a center of global attraction, recognized for its cleanliness and urban transformation.
The festival's capacity to host a large number of tourists and its demonstration of Ethiopian hospitality were also highlighted, showcasing the city's capability to manage significant national and international events. Mayor Adanech stressed that such achievements are possible through collective effort and unity.
