Exhibition organized in connection with the Silver Jubilee Independence Day opens

The exhibition organized in connection with the Silver Jubilee Independence Day was officially opened today, 17 May, at the Expo compound in Asmara.

Asmara, 17 May 2016- The exhibition organized in connection with the Silver Jubilee Independence Day was officially opened today, 17 May, at the Expo compound in Asmara.

The exhibition includes materials and armaments that were in use during the armed struggle for independence as well as materials for political, cultural and education activities; the cultural, sports and political activities and others that were being organized by the Eritrean in the Diaspora in support of the armed struggle.

The exhibition also includes sand table organized by the Agitation and Information of the Ministry of Defense. The sand table includes the military positions of the EPLF and the enemy during the final offensive at the Dekemhare front.

The objective of the exhibition is to transfer the miracles conducted during the armed struggle for independence and for the safeguarding the sovereignty of the country to the young generation.

In related news, cultural and artistic shows have started from 16 May at the Harenet and Martyrs avenues, in Asmara. The cultural and artistic shows are performed by Eritrean and foreign cultural and music groups and are receiving wide acclamation by the spectators.

Likewise, the silver Jubilee Independence Day celebrations have began in the port city of Assab in the presence of the work manager of the region, Ambassador Mohammed-Seid Mantai and the Chief of staff of the Eastern Command, Brig. Gen. Abraham Andom.