ASMARA, Eritrea, August 6, 2026/APO Group/ —
The Eritrean community festival in Western Canada was colorfully celebrated in Edmonton on 1 and 2 August under the theme “Our Resilience: Our Guarantee.”
The festival was attended by numerous nationals from the Canadian cities of Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Regina, and Toronto, as well as from various cities in the United States. It featured cultural and artistic performances, sports competitions, and displays by members of the Red Flowers.
Noting that the Eritrean community festival in Western Canada has a history of about 40 years, Mr. Okbai Tesfaselasie, Chairman of the Holidays Coordinating Committee, said that the festival, which began with a clear vision and love of country, is a heritage of every Eritrean.
At the event, Mr. Elias Amare, the guest of honor, conducted a seminar for participants focusing on the objective situation in the homeland, as well as regional and global developments.