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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>The three-day East Africa Arts and Culture Festival, themed \u201cArt and Culture for Regional Integration,\u201d concluded successfully at the Addis Ababa International Convention Centre yesterday evening.<\/p>\n

Ethiopia\u2019s Minister of Culture and Sports, Shewit Shanka, highlighted the festival\u2019s role in fostering regional cohesion and unity.<\/p>\n

The event featured vibrant performances from various countries in the region including Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Burundi, showcasing diverse artistic expressions including music, dance, circus acts, and fashion shows, among others.<\/p>\n

Minister Shewit emphasized Ethiopia\u2019s successful presentation of its rich cultural heritage, both ancient and contemporary.<\/p>\n

This festival was successful in the fact that arts and culture crucial links to create unity among the peoples of East Africa and accelerate integration, she observed.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe festival showcased Ethiopia\u2019s traditional clothing, arts, and other products. Through this, Ethiopia introduced its rich cultural and artistic outputs to neighboring countries. It has demonstrated the role of culture and arts in fostering people\u2019s connection, unity, and coexistence.\u201d<\/p>\n

The minister reaffirmed that Ethiopia is committed to hosting the festival regularly.<\/p>\n

She also mentioned consultation with regional ministers resulting in reaching consensus to collaborate on future cultural events tailored to their respective national interests.<\/p>\n

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