Travel Guide | June 9, 2007 Pacific Northwest Ready for Ethiopian Millennium Press Release June 9, 2007 SEATTLE, Northwest America – Preparations for the celebration of the beginning of the third Ethiopian Millennium is currently underway in all major cities of the US, Canada, Europe, Australia and Africa. As part of this worldwide celebration, ones in a life time event, we Ethiopians and Ethiopian Americans living in the Pacific Northwest have joined forces to organize, coordinate and prepare this historic event in Seattle, Washington. An organizing committee has been formed and is in the process of completing the initial project feasibility study. The Organizing Committee is subdivided into various task forces that are entrusted to lay out or formulate realistic plans that will result in the most spectacular and vibrant celebration of our proud heritage. The celebration will showcase and include, but not limited to, our diverse cultural heritage within the context of historical Ethiopia. The organizers of the Ethiopian Millennium in the Pacific Northwest (EMPNW) believe that this occasion will give us unique opportunity to showcase our countries rich and unique history and introduce the people in the Pacific Northwest to our rich cultural heritage. It is our strong belief that this event will help young Ethiopians and Ethiopian Americans born in the US and Canada to rediscover their roots. It is our sincere hope that all Ethiopian communities in the Pacific Northwest will extend their support towards this noble goal. With your support and participation, we have no doubt that we will deliver a successful and memorable Millennium Celebration. Details of the programs and its continuous progress will be broadcasted in disseminated through the media and published on our website. Please stay tuned and visit us at the following web address: ——— Message from Ethiomedia – The staff of Ethiomedia extend their congratulations to the organizers of the Ethiopian Millennium in Northwest America. As usual, Seattle, the hometown of Ethiomedia, is to play host in September to the affable friends who would stream to the Emerald City (Seattle) from Vancouver BC in Canada and Portland, Oregon. Once again, congratulations to all those who are bringing a piece of the exquisite Ethiopian culture to the heart of North America, and enjoy the festival that comes once in 1000 years. For details, visit this website of fabulous art: Ethmillennium.com. ETHIOMEDIA.COM – ETHIOPIA’S PREMIER NEWS AND VIEWS WEBSITE © COPYRIGHT 20001-2006ETHIOMEDIA.COM. EMAIL: [email protected] Nuruddin Farah: Denial of identity & distortion of facts By Fikre Tolossa (Ph.D.) US policy likely to backfire: US lawmaker