AMN PLUS-October 2, 2026
Mayor of Addis Ababa Adanech Abiebie, in a message posted on her official social media account this afternoon, stated that the 8th Irreecha Forum and Photo Exhibition was held today in the capital at Sheraton Addis, featuring panel discussions in a vibrant and colorful manner.
She said Irreecha is a remarkable legacy of Gadaa civilization, an expression of gratitude, and a living symbol of togetherness.
“By embracing the philosophy of Medemer (synergy) and combining our existing capabilities, knowledge and values, it is our valuable national heritage through which we build strong national capacity, ensure our shared prosperity, and strengthen the continuity of Ethiopia’s civilization,” she said.
Mayor Adanech added that Irreecha Festival is a great shared blessing through which we remember the past with gratitude, build the present together, and look to the future with hope.
She called for strengthening love, respecting differences, preserving shared values, and working together toward a brighter future.
The Mayor concluded by wishing everyone a blessed Irreecha celebration of gratitude, peace, love and togetherness.
By Leta Teresa