Africa-Press – Ethiopia. Oromia Tourism Commission said that preparations are underway to celebrate Irrecha colorfully and peacefully.
Briefing the media today, Oromia Tourism vice Commissioner Nega Wodajo said preparations are underway to celebrate Irrecha festival in Addis Ababa and Bishoftu.
He also said that preparation for the third edition of Oromia Tourism Week is underway.
As part of Irrecha festival, the third Edition of Oromia Tourism week, will be held from 24-27 September , 2023 in various events including promoting Visit Oromia brand and exhibition, among others, he said.
Oromia Tourism week could enhance the tourism values of the festival Irrecha, he underscored.
Nega further said celebrating Irrecha colorfully and peacefully can showcase Ethiopia worth visiting as mosaic of both tangible and intangible tourism heritages.
Irrecha, the festival of peace and forgiveness, is celebrated as one of the tourism values, by a large number of people and foreign guests coming together in Addis Ababa and Bishoftu.
Irrecha, a thanksgiving day to Waaqa (God) for ending the rainy season and ushering in the brighter and sunny days, is celebrated annually on September.
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