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“Ka-Ching” Episode 5 “Ka-Ching” Episode 5
At a meeting held in Barentu on 11 August, a call was made for enhanced participation by the public, particularly youth and experts, in efforts to explore and document the rich cultural heritage of the Gash Barka Region and pass it on to future generations.
The meeting reviewed activities carried out by the Culture and Sports Department in the region, in collaboration with partners, to preserve and document tangible and intangible heritage. It also assessed the progress made and discussed future programs.
Mr. Idris Saleh, Director General of Culture and Sports in the region, said that a number of cultural heritage elements that had been on the verge of extinction have been properly documented by an expert-led committee and are being showcased at regional and national events.
Mr. Idris also commended the public and the committees for their contributions and participation in promoting the region’s rich tangible and intangible heritage at various forums, including the national festival.
The participants adopted various recommendations, including the continuation of cultural competitions at the administrative-area level, the strengthening of exploratory and research activities on cultural heritage, and enhanced public participation in these efforts.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.
