Oromo Cultural Week 2025: Celebrate Heritage in Edmonton

Oromo Cultural Week in Edmonton (August 8โ€“14, 2025)

Celebrating Oromo Heritage, Unity & Resilience

๐Ÿ“ Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
๐Ÿ“… Dates: August 8โ€“14, 2025
๐ŸŽ‰ Highlights: Traditional music, dance, art, history forums, and community feasts.


Expected Events & Activities

(Based on past Oromo cultural weeks in Canada; official schedule TBA)

1. Opening Ceremony (Aug 8)

  • Speeches by Oromo elders & community leaders.
  • Flag-raising (Oromo & Canadian flags).
  • Traditional blessings (Waaqeffannaa prayers).

2. Cultural Showcase (Aug 9โ€“10)

  • Oromo Dance & Music: Dhaanto, Geerarsa, Shaggooyyee performances.
  • Fashion Show: Traditional Horo Guduru attire and modern Oromo designs.
  • Art Exhibition: Oromo paintings, crafts, and photography.

3. History & Identity Forum (Aug 11)

  • Panel Discussions: Oromo history, Gadaa system, and diaspora experiences.
  • Documentary Screenings: Films like โ€œOromo: The Forgotten Peopleโ€.

4. Sports & Youth Day (Aug 12)

  • Soccer Tournament: Oromo teams from across Canada.
  • Poetry & Spoken Word: Young Oromo artists sharing their voices.

5. Community Feast (Aug 13)

  • Oromo Cuisine: Injera, Waaddii (mariqaa), Buna Qalaa (coffee ceremony).
  • Storytelling: Elders sharing oral histories.

6. Closing Celebration (Aug 14)

  • Grand Concert: Oromo artists (local & international).
  • Award Ceremony: Honoring community contributors.

How to Participate

โœ… Attend: Open to allโ€”Oromo community members & allies.
โœ… Volunteer: Help with organizing (contact Oromo Canadian Community Association).
โœ… Perform/Exhibit: Showcase your talent (music, art, poetry).


Organizers & Contacts

๐Ÿ”น Oromo Canadian Community Association (OCCA)
๐Ÿ”น Edmonton Oromo Youth Group
๐Ÿ“ฉ Check Facebook/Eventbrite for official updates closer to the date.


Why This Matters

This week is a powerful way to:

  • Preserve Oromo culture in the diaspora.
  • Educate others about Oromo identity.
  • Strengthen unity among Oromo Canadians.

Bilisummaa fi Walabummaa! (Freedom & Liberty!)


Need help finding specific details (e.g., venues, registration)? Let me knowโ€”Iโ€™m happy to dig deeper! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’›

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The aim of Advocacy for Oromia-A4O is to advocate for the peopleโ€™s causes to bring about beneficial outcomes in which the people able to resolve to their issues and concerns to control over their lives. Advocacy for Oromia may provide information and advice in order to assist people to take action to resolve their own concerns. It is engaged in promoting and advancing causes of disadvantaged people to ensure that their voice is heard and responded to. The organisation also committed to assist the integration of people with refugee background in the Australian society through the provision of culturally-sensitive services.

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