Addis Ababa: The ”Back to Your Origin Summer Fest”, a three-day vibrant event for the Second-Generation Ethiopians Homecoming, is anticipated to be held from 8th-10th September 2024 at Adwa Victory Memorial Museum to celebrate Ethiopia’s rich cultural heritage.
The festival will also serve as a vibrant platform for showcasing Ethiopian art, Sport, and culinary traditions, while fostering traditions within the Ethiopian diaspora, it was stated.
Briefing the media today, Communications Director at the Ethiopian Diaspora Service Wondwosen Girma said the summer fest is part of the third round of the second generation Ethiopians homecoming which has been underway from the onset of the ongoing Ethiopian rainy season.
Moreover, the director revealed the event will create the opportunity for the participants of second generation diaspora to strengthen their bondages and to know their country of origin better.
Accordingly, the 3-day event includes fashion show, sporting event, expo, and entertainment which will
create an opportunity for participants to know their root better and will help them to promote the country’s rich history, tradition and cultural assets, among others.
Organized by the Ethiopian diaspora service in collaboration with Coach Carlos Summer Camp, Back to Your Origin Summer Fest is offering an enriching experience that celebrates the essence of Ethiopian creativity and tradition, it was learned.
The second generation Ethiopians homecoming aims at strengthening the bond between Ethiopians living abroad to their country of origin.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency