{"id":5817,"date":"2026-11-12T10:40:52","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T10:40:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/?p=5817"},"modified":"2026-11-12T10:41:14","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T10:41:14","slug":"nations-nationalities-and-peoples-day-strengthens-ethiopias-shared-national-identity-and-unity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/nations-nationalities-and-peoples-day-strengthens-ethiopias-shared-national-identity-and-unity\/","title":{"rendered":"Nations, Nationalities and Peoples\u2019 Day Strengthens Ethiopia\u2019s Shared National Identity and Unity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/903460718_2426599581477813_4498470378423254725_n-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/903460718_2426599581477813_4498470378423254725_n-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/903460718_2426599581477813_4498470378423254725_n-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/903460718_2426599581477813_4498470378423254725_n-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/903460718_2426599581477813_4498470378423254725_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AMN PLUS-November 12, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The annual celebration of Ethiopia\u2019s Nations, Nationalities and Peoples\u2019 Day has created significant national capacity to foster a shared national identity, the House of Federation of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) has announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The House of Federation stated that preparations are nearing completion for the colorful celebration of the 21st Nations, Nationalities and Peoples\u2019 Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Deputy Speaker of the House of Federation, Desta Ledamo, the 21st Nations, Nationalities and Peoples\u2019 Day will be celebrated in grand style in Jimma City, Oromia Regional State, under the theme \u201cA Civilized Ethiopia, Enriched by Diversity and Strengthened through Dialogue.\u201d The event is being organized by the House of Federation, with the Oromia Regional State serving as host. He noted that various preparatory activities are nearing completion to ensure the successful celebration of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/903610149_1777834633331987_7065969497170859112_n-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/903610149_1777834633331987_7065969497170859112_n-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/903610149_1777834633331987_7065969497170859112_n-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/903610149_1777834633331987_7065969497170859112_n-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/903610149_1777834633331987_7065969497170859112_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Desta further explained that the celebration aims to strengthen a shared national identity and contribute to realizing a prosperous Ethiopia. He added that it also provides an important platform for nations, nationalities and peoples to get to know one another better and strengthen their relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ethiopia\u2019s Nations, Nationalities and Peoples\u2019 Day has been celebrated annually on December 9 for the past 20 years, under the coordination of the FDRE House of Federation and with different regional states and city administrations taking turns to host the event. Throughout these years, the celebration has primarily aimed to consolidate national unity and strengthen Ethiopia\u2019s multinational unity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/904030575_1441844354124652_6736771754619722244_n-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/904030575_1441844354124652_6736771754619722244_n-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/904030575_1441844354124652_6736771754619722244_n-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/904030575_1441844354124652_6736771754619722244_n-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/11\/904030575_1441844354124652_6736771754619722244_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The celebrations held over the past years have played a significant role in bringing nations, nationalities and peoples closer together and strengthening their longstanding spirit of coexistence. They have also helped raise public awareness of the Constitution and the federal system, while promoting the tourist destinations and untapped natural resources of regional states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Leta Teresa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AMN PLUS-November 12, 2026 The annual celebration of Ethiopia\u2019s Nations, Nationalities and Peoples\u2019 Day has created significant national capacity to foster a shared national identity, the House of Federation of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) has announced. 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