Day: October 7, 2023

Oromo girls celebrate Irreecha dressed in the vibrant attire of their tradition. Their brightly colored dresses are made of a lightweight cotton fabric. The dresses are intricately embellished with multicolored beadwork, showcasing the fine detail and artistry of Oromo craftsmanship. The beadwork designs follow traditional patterns that have been passed down for generations. Tiny seed beads in shades of red, yellow, green, blue and white are sewn into geometric shapes and floral motifs, each pattern carrying its own significance. This intricate beadwork is a hallmark of Oromo culture.

By their hands, the girls carry beautifully woven baskets made of natural grasses. These strong yet flexible baskets are a traditional Oromo handicraft, used for gathering crops and carrying goods. Such handicrafts demonstrate the Oromo people’s rich artistic talents.

At the Irreecha festival, Oromos from across the region and nations nationalities from all parts of the country gather to give thanks and celebrate the fall harvest. The festival provides an opportunity to maintain cherished Oromo customs and pass them on to the next generation. Ranging from their vibrant attire and handmade crafts, the girls represent the living heritage of their people. Their role in Oromo culture keeps thriving.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

Fraternity among Ethiopians at the celebration of Irreechaa

Invocation of Abbaa Gadaas at Irreechaa Festival

People with different identity and who came from various part of Ethiopia have gathered with their Oromo brothers in the colorful celebration of Irreechaa Festival in Hora Finfinne.

Irreechaa, a thanksgiving day has been becoming an important carnival to promote fraternity among Ethiopians.

Here is a practical scene today that people from various ethnic groups are attending the Irreecha festival in Hora Finfinne, Addis Ababa which strengthens brotherhood and unity for a strong nation.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

Ethiopia has many traditional holidays that can further be promoted to the world with a view to attracting tourism, Ethiopian diaspora Alexander Kemal who attended this year’s Irreecha festival in Addis Ababa said.

The Irreechaa, the thanksgiving festival among the Oromo people was colorfully celebrated at Hora Finfinnee in Addis Ababa in the presence of Aba Gadas, Haadha Siinqees and thousands of attendants today.

Foreign nationals and members of the Ethiopian diaspora have also been participating at the festival.

People in groups have flocked to Hora Finfinnee chanting songs and wearing colorful traditional attires.

Irreechaa is one of the best festivities of Ethiopia where cultural singing and dancing are common.

Alexander Kemal, an Ethiopian diaspora, who came from Türkiye to attend the celebration, expressed joy for being part of the festival.

“I am happy to see the Ethiopian people celebrating their holiday and it is very colorful. This is really amazing and I’m proud for being part of this holiday,” Alexande, who is also from Gondar, said.

All the things being observed at the festival are a great opportunity to the development of tourism.

He said Ethiopia is rich with many traditional holidays that can be scaled up to attract tourists from the world.

“Ethiopia has so many traditional holidays that can be up leveled and introduced to the other parts of the world to make them sources of tourism attractions.”

He was also very much impressed and amazed by the beautiful traditional clothes as the designs can be taken to the international stage.

Moreover, Alexander elaborated that the festival is very important to promote peace and unity among Ethiopians.

He urged all Ethiopians to strengthen their unity so as to overcome their challenges, adding that ”the choice that we have is unity,”

“Ethiopia is a country where several nations and nationalities live together in Unity. In our long history we’ve been an example to the world and African nations have taken an example of Ethiopian unity.”

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

The celebration of Irreechaa festival in Addis Ababa (Hora Finfine) was colorfully conducted in a spirit of solidarity and brotherhood among the people, Aba Gadaas told ENA.

Aba Gadaa Teresa Adadi stated that the festival is an occasion where we give thanks to the Creator and pray for peace and love in the future.

Aba Gadaa, Ahmed Mohamed for his part said Irrecha is a manifestation of brotherhood, love and unity.

They pointed out that during the festival hatred and revenge are removed and solidarity is strengthened.

They explained that the festival is thanksgiving to the Creator and urged for the preservation of this valuable culture and pass on to the next generation.

This year’s Irreecha festival has been colorfully celebrated in Addis Ababa with a large number of the Oromo people, nations, nationalities and peoples from different parts of the country.

The Oromo people are God fearing who encourage conflict resolution through negotiation where going to Malkaa Irreecha with resentment, revenge or grievance is not allowed, they pointed out.

Ireechaa is a grand festival where love is preached and praised; disagreement, grievance and discontent are condemned.

Ireechaa is thanksgivings to the Creator for the big and small, the rich and the poor, neighbors with neighbors, man with God, man and the Earth and man with environment exist in peace.

According to Oromo society, peace has a special place for it is a pillar of all necessities for human being.

Aba Melka, Abba Gadaa and other elders declared harmony, prosperity and hope during the celebration surrounded by a large crowd.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency