Debanma Mariam Deari Celebration,
(London 22 May 2004)
Mariam Deari Annual celebration was
held at Edwardwoods Community
Centre, west London on 22 May 2004 .
As Mariam Deari is celebrated all over
the world in May & June, this year's
London celebration was unique, extra
ordinary, melodramatic and stylish
festival. Traditions of Mariam
Deari-Keren were brought to life with
heart felt enthusiasm.
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Shelil in action
Firstly, the organisation, people's involvement,
the preparations, the food and the whole
atmosphere was excellent. There was a huge
number of participation. We have even
witnessed people from the mainland Europe .
Eritreans from all walks of life were there. So
many prominent members of the community
were there. It was in deed, a national festival.
Mass was held on the following day, Sunday.
Kalete & Henok vibrating their
instruments on behalf of London
Nothing is like seeing mothers and
sisters in their utmost form though.
They were all splendid with their
traditional clothes, hair plaiting (gdla),
and their natural beauty. Overwhelming
sense of excitement and emotions hit
the roof when Mihret held her
microphone and sang. People poured
onto the floor and danced.
Mihret in top gear
Medhanie playing his keyboard accompanied
by Kalete Raki and Henok Tesfalidet played
the sensational fumfum (harmonica) tune
and with the rhythm, everyone went loose.
Dancing (seseet) took over and reminded
many of ours years of youth. Although on a
wood floor, it seemed as if it was on the river
course of Deari.
Medhanie rocking machine
First Ever Blin Cultural event in London
held on 18 October 2003
Attended by well over 250 people the event
started at 5:00 and succulrent traditional
food was served and was followed by
opening speeches by trusteess. Alamin
Hassabala accompanied by his musical
troupe rocked the hall and the
neighbourhood. People danced and
danced.
The Association made Recognition
Awards for those people who served their
community in various ways at their times
of difficulty and for those who have set a
shining examples by setting up their own
businesses and succeeded.     

It was made for 4 males and 4 females.
The Board of Trustees stressed that we
were all achievers in our own ways and
those selected received the prizes on our
behalf. It was also emphasised that they
could have left others who may deserved
prizes but it will continue annually. A brief
note was made for each recipient of the
awards.