Hidar 29, Ethiopian Nations, Nationalities and peoples Day is now
becoming a remarkable day every year because this day primarily belongs
to the Ethiopian Nations Nationalities and Peoples; therefore, it is
their day.
It is also a day when the constitution of the land was
adopted and the constitution too belongs to the Ethiopian Nations,
Nationalities and Peoples; therefore, it is their constitution. Further,
Hidar 29 is becoming a symbol of peace, democracy, justice, tolerance,
love and affection between and among Nations, Nationalities and Peoples
of Ethiopia.
It is also a demonstration of unity that embraces
diversity, an expression of cultural religious, linguistic and ethnic
multiplicity and where all Nations, Nationalities and Peoples bring the
assets of their culture to one place; thus, on Hidar 29, multi-ethnic,
multi-cultural and multi linguistic people gathered in the beautiful
city of Bahir Dar on Hidar 29, 2005 Ethiopian calendar.
This day is also an expression of the Democratic Federalism that accommodates the above diversities between and among our people to further strengthen unity in diversity, enhance national consensus, empower them and enlarge the awareness of our people towards our constitutional system. Where else can this remarkable day be celebrated than the naturally gifted and culturally well positioned city of Bahir Dar.