Africa-Press – Eritrea. The 34th Independence Day anniversary is being celebrated with patriotic zeal across the country under the theme “Our Cohesion—Our Armour. ”
According to reports, the Independence Day celebrations in the Gash Barka, Central, Southern Red Sea, Anseba and Southern Regions have featured a variety of programs, including public gatherings, cultural and artistic performances, children’s events, military parades, seminars, and more.
The regional celebration in Barentu on 21 May was attended by senior Government and PFDJ officials, as well as numerous Barentu residents. The event included a public parade featuring over 300 military personnel, cultural and artistic performances portraying the meaning of independence and the sacrifices paid, as well as a calisthenics show.
Speaking at the event, Ambassador Mahmud Ali Hirui, Governor of the region, stated that the Independence Day anniversary is a time for the Eritrean people to remember the heavy sacrifices made for freedom and to renew their commitment to resilience and increased efforts in the nation-building process.
Celebrations across the region have continued featuring cultural and artistic performances and public gatherings. Similarly, the Independence Day anniversary was marked in the port city of Assab with various programs.
The event was attended by Ambassador Mohammed Seid Mantai, Governor of the Southern Red Sea Region; Brig. Gen. Abraham Andom, Commander of the Eastern Command of the Eritrean Defense Forces; and the Sultan of Rahaita, Abdulkadir Dawud, along with many Assab residents.
In the same vein, the 34th Independence Day anniversary was celebrated at the regional level in Mendefera on 22 May under the theme “Our Cohesion—Our Armour.
” Held at Mendefera Stadium, the event was attended by senior Government and PFDJ officials, invited guests, and numerous Mendefera residents and surrounding communities. It featured cultural and artistic performances as well as a circus show. Mr.
Habteab Tesfatsion, Governor of the Southern Region, highlighted that the Eritrean people have remained united in the face of external hostilities and conspiracies, safeguarding their national sovereignty.
He emphasized the heavy sacrifices made for independence and sovereignty, and called for redoubled efforts in the implementation of national development programs. Mr.
Abraham Yohannes, chairman of the region’s Holidays Coordinating Committee, outlined the extensive preparations made to ensure a colorful celebration and commended all who participated and contributed to the success of the event. He also noted that the Independence Day anniversary was celebrated with patriotic fervor across all sub-zones of the region.
The “Warsa” program, held in Mendefera for Government employees, featured a seminar on “The History of the Armed Struggle of the Eritrean People,” delivered by veteran fighter Seium Woldemariam from the Office of the Chief of Staff of the Eritrean Defense Forces.
Ms. Amete Neguse, Secretary of the PFDJ in the region, stated that the program was part of the wider Independence Day celebrations and called on the youth to inherit the proud history of their forefathers and to strengthen their participation in national affairs.
A carnival show marking the 34th Independence Day anniversary was also conducted in Keren city on 22 May. The event was officially opened by Ambassador Abdella Musa, Governor of the Anseba Region.
Residents from the city’s eight administrative areas took part in cultural shows reflecting Eritrea’s rich cultural diversity, along with product displays by Azel Pharmaceutical Plant and various agricultural and health institutions.
Residents across all sub-zones of the Central Region also celebrated the 34th Independence Day anniversary on 22 and 23 May by organizing community gatherings.
At these events, attended by senior Government and PFDJ officials and other dignitaries, sub-zone administrators underscored the profound meaning of independence for the Eritrean people.
They especially urged the younger generation to grasp the magnitude of the sacrifices made and to carry the legacy forward and transfer to future generations.
Participants, including both youth and elders, expressed that these community gatherings embody the unity in diversity of the Eritrean people and reaffirmed their readiness to contribute wherever their country calls.
Similar celebratory events are being held across the country with patriotic fervor, featuring diverse programs that reflect the significance of the occasion.
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