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 On Saturday, May 16, Nigerian executives attended the 35th Independence Day of the East African country of Eritrea.  It is important to note that Eritrea's official Independence Day is on May 24th; however, the ceremony for the Eritrean community in Finland took place on Saturday in Rusthollarinkuja, Helsinki . The primary objective of the gathering is to enjoy Eritrean culture and tradition, and listen to some interesting Eritrean music.   Nigerian executives at the Eritrean Independence Day Several Nigerian personalities were at the event to support the Eritrean community. Some notable persons include Mama Africa, who is the matron of the Nigerian community. Divine Calling, who is also known as Mr Kenny, is the Public Relations officer (PRO) of the body, and was also present. See photos taken from the event below: A Brief History of Eritrea The Eritrean national flag Eritrea is a northeast African country on the Red Sea coast. It shares borders with Ethiopia, Suda...

  On Saturday, May 24, I was at the 34 th Independence Day of Eritrea.  It was a great way to spend the weekend. I learnt about the beautiful culture and history of Eritreans, ate some of the finest meals, and listened to the enthralling sound of Eritrean music. It was a place to be, capturing images and documenting the event, I had to be involved to experience a beautiful culture and tradition that isn’t similar to the aesthetics of my home country, Nigeria. Within several hours of observing and enjoying the event that unravelled before me, I learnt numerous things about Eritrea, and I will be sharing them in this article. I would be talking about the music, food, flag, and the adorable people of Eritrea. The Eritrean flag As I emerged upon the scene, I received a warm welcome from the host, Nebi Zerai, who was happy to receive me. Afterwards, I was introduced to several dignitaries at the event, and I was genuinely fascinated to be here; it was home to me. For a minute...

  On Saturday, May 24, Eritreans across the globe celebrated the nation’s Independence Day. The country officially turned 34. In this article, we will explain the history and culture of Eritreans.  The history of Eritrea is quite interesting, and it would be properly explained via our platform. Happy Independence Day, Eritrea A Brief History of Eritrea Waving the Eritrean flag Prehistoric Era: Evidence of human habitation in Eritrea dates back over 1 million years. Early inhabitants were part of the Cushitic-speaking peoples. Kingdom of D’mt (c. 8th–5th century BCE): One of the first known political entities in the region, possibly centered in modern-day Eritrea and northern Ethiopia. Aksumite Empire (c. 100–940 CE): Eritrea was an integral part of this powerful empire, which was known for its trade across the Red Sea and conversion to Christianity in the 4th century. Medieval Period: After the decline of Aksum, the region saw the rise of local Muslim and Chris...