Vancouver: Thousands to attend the Ethiopian Day Festival in July 2011

Swangard stadium will be buzzing with traditional Ethiopian song and dance and the aroma of delightful Harrar Coffee.

The Ethiopian Community Association of BC with the support of other community organizations and the Burnaby City Council will hold its second annually Ethiopian Day Festival at the Swangard Stadium on Saturday July 2, 2011.

The festival is expected to see many tourists who have come to appreciate and enjoy the healthy and mouthwatering Ethiopian cuisines. In addition the thousands of expatriates who call Metro Vancouver home will come with their children and families to enjoy the event.

Many of Ethiopia’s traditional and historical artifacts and the most famous Ethiopian Coffee ceremony will be shown. This family oriented free admission festival is intended to introduce Ethiopia’s culture and this ancient country’s contribution to civilization.

The festival organizers are promising an engaging and absolute fun for the entire family. Among the highlights, live entertainment, children tent, various vendors, soccer tournament, track and field races and many more fun activities are planned.

The organizers extend their warm invitation to all Vancouverites and visitors who would like to spend an afternoon of fun enjoying live music, sampling some gourmet and checking out some great deals. For those who like to enjoy a cold one in a nice hot summer afternoon, we have a secured beer garden away from the family event.

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For more information, contact Debebe Gulu, Media Relations Director at 778-999-6016