Kidus Yohannes religious holiday celebrated at national level

Kidus Yohannes religious holiday was today celebrated through different activities at national level.

Asmara, 11 September 2012 – Kidus Yohannes religious holiday was today celebrated through different activities at national level.

A celebration at Abune-Ambes Monastery in Senafe sub-zone that was organized at national level in collaboration with the Ministry of information and the Southern Region Administration featured different cultural performances depicting the religious event. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Berhane Mengesha, Administrator of Senafe sub-zone, wished happy Kidus Yohannes celebrations to citizens inside the country and abroad, as well as EDF members, and pointed out that such events  play significant role as regards depicting the prevailing unity of the Eritrean people.

Among the participants, Ms. Hawa Abdu, Mr. Girmai Haile and Rev. Ogba Gebregziabher explained that the cultural shows staged in connection with the celebrations assure that the young generation has kept intact the culture.

The fact that the holiday is being celebrated in a season when commendable rainfall has been registered is of double fold joy, they added.

Cultural shows by the Southern Region Cultural Troupe added color to the event, according to reports.