Ephrem Tamiru and his daughter wedding dance

Ephrem Tamiru and his daughter wedding dance 

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He also asked for the next phase of the sustainable development project, which has only one year left to complete the deadline.

Deputy Director of the Ethiopian Heritage Authority, Hayab Hailu; He said that heritage has an irreplaceable role as a source of information and a source of income to remember history, understand nature and the environment.

The official mentioned that works are being done by the stakeholders to transfer the relics to the next generation, to protect them from damage, to study them and to increase their economic and social development benefits.

He said that the implementation of the 'Sustainable Development of Lalibela' project, which is carried out in 22 focus areas with the support of the French Development Agency, is also at a good stage.

He stated that Lalibela's permanent fair will create a great opportunity to promote Ethiopia and extend the stay of visitors, and that it will be opened by others in the future.

According to the deputy director, the preservation and maintenance of heritage is the responsibility of the citizens, and the restoration and maintenance of Lalibela churches and the temporary shelter of the heritage will be done carefully.

Sophie Makame, the representative of the French Embassy in Ethiopia and the Cultural Counselor of the Embassy, ​​stated that the Ethio-French friendship and cooperation that has lasted for more than a century is being carried out by giving priority to the field of historical heritage.

The Lalibela sustainable development project implemented by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Emmanuel Macron's initiative, the reorganization of the National Museum, and the renovation of the National Palace were examples of cooperation projects.

Lalibela is not only a historical heritage but also a resource that is providing universal benefits to the community.

He explained that preserving and caring for Lalibela's heritage is a shared responsibility for passing it on to the next generation. He said that France is contributing to this in the effort to pass on heritage to future generations through the Lalibela Sustainable Project.

He stated that the implementation of the project and the permanent exhibition will enhance understanding by commemorating the historical and spiritual aspects of Ethiopia and international visits, will be the basis for building a future database and will help the inclusive development of the local community.

Thank you to those who cooperated in the Lalibela Sustainable Project implementation process; They confirmed that France will continue to strengthen its support for the preservation of Ethiopian heritage