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Irecha festival is being celebrated in different events in the capital

Addis Ababa, September 2022 In Addis Ababa, the celebration of Irecha festival continues to be celebrated in various events in all the sub-cities.

Regarding the occasion, panel discussions were held in all the sub-cities today.

In the panel discussion jointly organized by Lemi Kura Sub-city and neighboring Legetafo City, they stated that it is a festival of gratitude, love, unity and union that the Oromo people celebrate together with their other brothers.

The Mayor of Addis Ababa, Adanech Abebe, said at this time, "As we celebrate the Irecha festival, which is a manifestation of gratitude, peace and forgiveness, we express our gratitude to the heroic defense forces who are giving their lives tirelessly for the peace and greatness of the country."

The Geda system is a manifestation of the democratic culture of the Oromo people. Where darkness passes and becomes light; They also mentioned that it is a great festival to move to a new hope.

On his part, the Mayor of Legetafo City, Kefale Chalkeba, said that this festival is not a festival that Oromos can celebrate in isolation.

The participants of the panel discussion stated that since the festival is public, they will welcome guests and make them celebrate the festival peacefully.

The information we received from the mayor's office indicates that the participants of the panel discussion conveyed a message that the youth should preserve the cultural and traditional order as the Irecha festival is not a political message but a place to give thanks to the creator.