Kenyans, who came to participate in this year's Irrecha festival, said the event is a symbol of unity among people and a boost to tourism.
The Kenyan Yussuf Tusse told ENA that his country shares this culture and Irrecha is celebrated in 3 counties and communities.
According to him, Irrecha is celebrated not only in Ethiopia. "It has become a regional, African, and global event."
We can we further this by marketing it as a tourism attraction, he noted, adding that "because if we think in that line, definitely, this can propel the tourist inflow from global village into Ethiopia."
Tusse stated that Ethiopia can be a good ambassador for Africa, not only for itself, because there are so many communities with diverse culture in Ethiopia and one of the most populated countries in Africa.
That tells there is a huge potential here, the Kenyan said, adding that I think in terms of conservation, wildlife, trade, and tourism; and this country has a lot to offer to the world.
"I want to challenge the leadership and also the community that Ethiopia has not marketed itself enough. For whatever reason, this is the time that Ethiopia speaks louder than itself so that the world can hear and see the green, the scenery, and the beauty it has."
He further underscored that Ethiopia has to speak and show to the world what it has in terms of diverse culture, food, and tourism attraction so as to market them to the world.
The Kenyan also noted that his country and Ethiopia share historical relationship all the way down from Haile Sellasie and the relationship has been going on for generations; and we would request this relationship to be strengthened even more for prosperity of our countries, nation and nationalities.
Fellow Kenyan Tuqa Jirmo on his part said that he is very happy to join brothers and sisters in celebrating Irrecha.
This tradition is very important in unifying people, celebrating the festival, he said, adding that the whole world can come and learn from this important event.
Jirmo stressed that we need to expand this festival and promote it further to reach out to more people so that people come and celebrate.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency
