LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 19, 2022 – Ethiopian and Eritrean communities throughout Lynnwood gathered together on Friday, January 7 to celebrate Genna – Ethiopian Christmas. Habesha Community Center of Lynnwood President Selam Habte explained to the Lynnwood Times the cultural differences and similarities between American and Ethiopian Christmas involved on this day. The Habesha Community Center will be celebrating Ethiopian New Year this upcoming September 11. Habesha Community Center of Lynnwood President Selam Habte“My staff and I are committed to promoting diversity in our community,” stated Nicola Smith. In the near future, the Habesha Community Center plans to implement an exchange student program and pen-pal relationship between cities at local high schools.

Source: Ethiopian News January 21, 2022 07:14 UTC