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Foreign Visitors Praise Ethiopian Hospitality at Irreecha Festival

Oct 06, 2025

The Irreecha festival is not only visually captivating, but the hospitality of the Ethiopian people is profoundly gratifying, according to foreign nationals who attended the celebration at Hora Harsadi.

Attendees described the cultural event as being brilliantly "adorned with a spectrum of colors" and highlighted the fascinating nature of its traditional rituals.

They emphasized that Ethiopia is made unique by its wealth of cultures and values, adding that participating in major, pan-ethnic celebrations like Irreecha brings a distinctive sense of joy.

The visitors stated that they make an annual trip to honor this remarkable festival and affirmed their commitment to sharing their experiences with others upon returning to their home countries.

Furthermore, they remarked that they have never witnessed a massive, pan-ethnic festival comparable to Irreecha anywhere else in the world, noting that both the festival itself and the host cities are becoming increasingly vibrant each year.