Asmara, 15 October 2025 – At a festival organized in collaboration with the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students branch and the Culture and Sports Unit in Mai-Mine sub-zone, a call was made to strengthen participation in the effort to preserve cultural heritage with a view to passing it on to future generations.
The festival featured traditional songs and dances, folk tales, traditional sports, village lifestyle of the society, as well as innovation and creativity competitions, among others. It was attended by cultural troupes from the administrative areas of Mai-Gorzo, Adi-Hans, Adi-Qetina, Adi-Chigono, Mekabir Tsabla, Adi-Gela’e, Adi-Golgol, and the Mai-Mine semi-urban center.
The coordinators of the festival indicated that the objective of the program was to identify and promote the rich cultural heritage of the area and to transfer it to the younger generation. They also noted that the program will make a valuable contribution to future studies in the cultural sector.
Mr. Girmay Gebru, Head of the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students branch in the Southern Region, said that the union is working earnestly, in collaboration with partners, to preserve and develop the nation’s cultural heritage.
Lt. Col. Abraham Haile, Administrator of the sub-zone, noting that the area is rich in cultural heritage, expressed the readiness of the sub-zonal administration to play its part in preservation efforts.
Mr. Habteab Tesfatsion, Governor of the region, on his part, called for reinforced efforts to nurture youth who uphold the noble cultural values of the society.