Patriots all set to mark the fourth national Flag Day

Addis Ababa, Tuesday, 30 August 2011 – The Ethiopian Patriotic Association said its members are all set to commemorate the fourth national Flag Day.iketeguhan Astatke Abate, president of the association, said it is important for the nation’s patriots to attend the commemoration ceremony which will be held on September 26, 2011.The fourth national Flag Day will be marked under the theme ‘Our Flag And The Renaissance Dam Are Our National Pride’ in honor of the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam which is being built on the Nile River.“This year’s commemoration is unique as it coincided with the launching of the Renaissance Dam, which is a symbol of the country’s developmental path,” said the Association President. The Association’s President, who is also a member of the national organizing committee, said the nation’s forefathers fought and won several battles in honor of the national flag.
He called on the youth to replicate the bravery and courage of their forefathers to take part in the developmental aspirations of the country and defeat poverty.
Preparation for the fourth national Flag Day commenced early August.Some 15 million birr is required to cover costs for the events planned, including a street run on the eve of the Flag Day.“We are well prepared this year, and this year’s commemoration will better than the previous three,” said Liketeguhan Astatke. Members of the Association, which was founded over 60 years ago, have been participating in the previous Flag Day celebrations(waltainfo.com)