Oromo Cultural Week in Edmonton (August 8–14, 2025)

Celebrating Oromo Heritage, Unity & Resilience

📍 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
📅 Dates: August 8–14, 2025
🎉 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 9–10)

• 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 “Oromo: The Forgotten People”.

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

✅ Attend: Open to all—Oromo community members & allies.
✅ Volunteer: Help with organizing (contact Oromo Canadian Community Association).
✅ Perform/Exhibit: Showcase your talent (music, art, poetry).

Organizers & Contacts

🔹 Oromo Canadian Community Association (OCCA)
🔹 Edmonton Oromo Youth Group
📩 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!)

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