South Africa's Heritage Day Celebrated in Ethiopia to Strengthen Ties

Addis Ababa, September 4, 2025 (ENA) -- South African Embassy in Addis Ababa celebrated Heritage Day, highlighting the country’s rich cultural diversity and deep historical connections with Ethiopia, according to South Africa's Ambassador to Ethiopia, Noceba Losi.

While South Africans worldwide celebrate their heritage throughout September, the main event, Heritage Day, is officially marked on September 24th.

During the celebration in Ethiopia, the ambassador highlighted a special emphasis on the historical ties between the two countries.

"When South Africa's Heritage Day is celebrated in Ethiopia, it is also to highlight the country's cultural diversity and its historic ties with Ethiopia," Ambassador Losi stated.

 

The main goal of the festivities is to showcase the "Rainbow Nation" through its diverse cultures.

The event will feature a range of activities designed to immerse attendees in South African culture. These include fashion shows displaying traditional cultural outfits, as well as samplings of various South African foods and drinks.

Beyond the cultural showcase, a key objective is to strengthen the bilateral relations between South Africa and Ethiopia.

In a related development, Ambassador Losi also mentioned ongoing efforts to transform a significant historical site into a tourism center.

This site, located in Kolife, Addis Ababa is where the late anti-apartheid revolutionary and former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, received training during his struggle for freedom.

This initiative aims to honor the shared history and sacrifices that have bound the two nations together.