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Welcome Home for Irreecha 2024: A Special Invitation to the Ethiopian Diaspora The Oromia Government warmly invites the Ethiopian diaspora living abroad to return home and celebrate the vibrant Irreecha festival, a significant cultural festival for the Oromo people. This grand occasion marks the thanksgiving ceremony to God for the blessings of peace, abundance, and...

The Visit Oromia Tourism Award celebrates outstanding achievements and contributions to the region’s tourism industry. To ensure a fair and transparent process, both public engagement and expert evaluation are incorporated into the voting system. Below are the key guidelines for how voting will be conducted: HOW TO VOTE? To vote for Visit Oromia Tourism Award...

Visit Oromia Volunteer Ambassador Introduction Oromia Tourism Commission believes that tourism is not only promoted through the usual way but also using prominent individuals who can play significant role in representing their culture, history and above all their identity. Hence, the commission would like to nominate these individuals as tourism ambassadors based on their reputations....

ABOUT   Oromia Tourism Week (OTW) is an annual event that promotes excellence in customer experience and celebrates the tourist attractions, cultural heritage, and natural beauty of Oromia Region. It encourages sustainable practices, fosters industry partnerships, and raises awareness about the region’s unique offerings. The event will be held from October 01-03, 2024 at Ethiopian Skylight...

Forum: Driving Policy and Innovation in the Tourism Sector The forum during Oromia Tourism Week is a critical platform for shaping the future of tourism in the region. It brings together a diverse group of stakeholders, including policymakers, industry experts, business leaders, academics, and government officials, to engage in in-depth discussions on the challenges and...

Oromia Tourism Award: Celebrating Excellence in Tourism Development The Oromia Tourism Award is a prestigious recognition that honors individuals, organizations, and companies that have made significant contributions to the development of tourism in Oromia. This annual award ceremony is a highlight of Oromia Tourism Week, celebrating the achievements of those who have played a pivotal...

Miss Tourism Oromia: Fostering Cultural Ambassadors and Tourism Advocates The Miss Tourism Oromia pageant is much more than a traditional beauty contest; it is a strategic initiative aimed at empowering young women to become ambassadors of tourism in Oromia. Since its inception, the pageant has been organized four times, with the primary goal of raising...

Oromia Tourism Week: A Premier Event for Promoting Regional and International Tourism Exhibition: A Global Platform for Tourism Innovation and Collaboration The Oromia Tourism Week exhibition has become a cornerstone event that draws participation from top-tier organizations and companies, not only from Ethiopia but also across East Africa and beyond. This prestigious exhibition serves as...

Notre voyage à Me’e Boko pour la 75ème cérémonie de transfert de pouvoir Gadaa des Gujii Oromo – Visit Oromia Nous avons parcouru environ 430 kilomètres depuis notre ville pour assister au 75e Guji Bali, la cérémonie de transfert de pouvoir entre les patriarches Guji Geda, et pour participer à cette démonstration de démocratie authentique....