KAMPALA – The Ethiopian Community in Uganda on Sunday February 21, 2021 gathered at their country’s Embassy in Kololo in a scientific ceremony to celebrate the Adwa 125th Anniversary Celebrations. ADWA is an emblem for an African victory and black excellence. The Victory of Adwa marks the defeat of the invading Italian forces by the Ethiopians in March 2, 1896. The 125th anniversary of the victory of Adwa is being celebrated with various events throughout the month of February until the Victory Day- March 2. By appreciating the sacrifices, Ethiopian celebrate this year’s Adwa victory with a motto roughly translated as ‘Adwa- an emblem of a Pluralistic unity’.

Source: Ethiopian News February 22, 2021 15:11 UTC