Eritrean-Swedish Cultural Event Organized in Gothenburg, Sweden
2016-12-14 10:06:59 Written by EPDP information Office Published in EPDP News Read 2585 times
'Eritrea in Our Hearts', an Eritrean-Swedish solidarity association, organized a cultural event in the city of Gothenburg on 7 December 2016 in presence of representatives of important Swedish associations and Eritrean community members.
The cultural event was opened by a welcoming statement of Ms Fozia Omar, association secretary, who asked president of the association, Mr. Thomas Magnusson, to explain the objectives and future plans of the solidarity outfit.
This was followed by an illustrated presentation on the ups and downs of the Eritrean people and their current sad situation. Other representatives of civic associations in Gothenburg also made solidarity speeches and expressed continued commitment to promote their respective programmers of successful integration in the Swedish society.
The event was given added colour by a presentation of cultural costumes representing different parts of Eritrea. The social event of introduction of different groups to each other was concluded after dinner was served in Eritrean cooking.