Bishoftu: Irreecha, part of the Oromo Gada System inscribed as UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage, is being celebrated in vibrant style in the town of Bishoftu. The celebration dawned with the sacred blessings of the Aba Gadas, invoking peace and unity among the participants, ENA learned.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, yesterday, Irreecha, the Oromo thanksgiving festival, was colorfully celebrated at Hora Finfinnee with vibrant displays of Oromo culture that vividly reflected the community’s rich heritage and unity. At Hora Arsedi Lake, festival participants have come together in large numbers, celebrating with traditional songs and sharing hopes for the days ahead.
More importantly, this year’s Irreecha Festival resonates not only with cultural pride but also with Ethiopia’s transformative development journey and its leap forward.