In Oromia, the core center of Irrecha celebration has been around Hora Arsadi in Bishoftu town, some 25kms to the south of Addis Ababa, the capital city. And this year Irrecha has been colorfully and peacefully celebrated both in the capital of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, and Bishoftu. Thousands of Oromo people exhibited enlightening dances as they entered Addis Ababa. The celebration in Addis Ababa was colorful in spite of the controversies surrounding the speech made by the President of Oromia Regional state during the eve of the festival. Addis Ababa city council has also registered their displeasure through call for demonstration in the capital Addis Ababa in the coming weekend.

Source: Ethiopian News October 09, 2019 19:41 UTC