(September 26, 2011,Addis Ababa, ENA) --The 4th National Flag Day was celebrated here in the capital on Monday at a national level.
The Day was marked under the theme: “Our Flag and the Grand Renaissance Dam Are Our National Pride”.
While addressing the occasion, President Girma Woldegiyorgis said the national Flag symbolizes the people’s national pride, freedom, sovereignty and patriotism.
He said courageous sons and daughters of this country sacrificed themselves for their country and the Flag.
He called on the youth to follow the footsteps of the forefathers and stand in unison towards the development of the country.
House of Peoples Representatives Speaker, Abadula Gemeda on his part said the Day contributed share towards national consensus and strengthen solidarity.
The Ethiopian National Anthem was sung and the national Flag hoisted during the event. Heads of Sates, ministers and foreign dignitaries, among others, attended the event.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency
The Day was marked under the theme: “Our Flag and the Grand Renaissance Dam Are Our National Pride”.While addressing the occasion, President Girma Woldegiyorgis said the national Flag symbolizes the people’s national pride, freedom, sovereignty and patriotism.
He said courageous sons and daughters of this country sacrificed themselves for their country and the Flag.
He called on the youth to follow the footsteps of the forefathers and stand in unison towards the development of the country.
House of Peoples Representatives Speaker, Abadula Gemeda on his part said the Day contributed share towards national consensus and strengthen solidarity.
The Ethiopian National Anthem was sung and the national Flag hoisted during the event. Heads of Sates, ministers and foreign dignitaries, among others, attended the event.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency
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