Vol. 20 No. 50 Wednesday, 21st of August, 2013 Pages 8, Price 1.50 NFA National Festival 2013 opens officially in Dekemhare unity vis-à-vis national and cultural and time utilized in organizing values, besides the groundwork the event, besides the integrated it provides for youths regarding work required in this regard. They creative ideas in connection with further pointed out that the event arts and technology. is a good opportunity to portray The opening ceremony which the multi-faceted potentials in the was accompanied by the regional region, including the production Marching Band witnessed different capacity of the inhabitants. shows by students and youths, They explained that they were cultural performances and dramas, motivated to display cultural among others. heritages, creativities, traditional Following the opening ceremony, food and beverages as well as President Isaias inaugurated the development accomplishments of grounds for the event and made tour the region and sub-zones. They of it, during which he was accorded further said that historical heritages briefings by the coordinator. that could not be moved from their Meanwhile, the representatives places of orgin are being displayed of Holidays’ Coordinating through photographs. Committees in the other regions Mr. Saleh Mohammed-Seid expressed appreciation for the and Ms. Guoi Kahsai, residents manner Festival 2013 has been of sub-zones of Senafe and Mai- organized by the Administration of Mine respectively, explained the Southern region. that the National Festival which Among members of the is colorfully underway attests to National Festival 2013 was religious leaders and numerous which is being conducted in the th committees, Mr. Isa Ahmed, the diversity, tourism and natural officially opened in Dekemhare participants on the 17 of August region is a good opportunity Ms. Jem’eya Adem, Mr. Dejen resources and development city in the presence of President 2013. for regional and sub-zonal Gebru, Ms. Solome Gebresilasie accomplishments of the region. Isaias Afwerki, Ministers, Speaking at the opening Administrations to depict their and Mr. Mahmud Mohammed Mr. Teklemariam Gebreyesus regional Administrators, Army ceremony, Mr. Efrem Gebrekristos, development accomplishments said that the activities staged on Commanders, PFDJ Officials, Administrator of the Southern and resources. He further noted its the occasion attest to the energy Continued On Page 3 heads of National Associations, region, pointed out that the event importance in promoting national Ministry’s commitment regarding human resource development described Central region: Call made for stepped-up efforts major prerequisite in development of as regards doing away with traffic accidents teaching-learning process The branch office of the Traffic Police Force in the Central region Teachers who are upgrading Ms. Bisrat Tewolde, Mr. Al-Amin called on the inhabitants to extend their academic capacity in Asmara Adem and Mr. Goitom Teferi a helping hand towards doing Community College of Education expressed satisfaction with the away with traffic accidents in the indicated that the Ministry of educational opportunity, and called region in general and Asmara city Education’s commitment as regards on the Ministry to exert stepped-up in particular. human resource development endeavors to this end. Lt. Colonel Tadese Berhane, head is a major prerequisite in the Mr. Alem Gebrekal, Director of the branch office, indicated that development of the teaching- of the Community College, the main causes of traffic accidents learning process. The teachers pointed out that it is committed are instances of laxity on the part further expressed appreciation for to promoting the competence of of pedestrians and motorists, and the national endeavors of ensuring teachers and school directors. that the role of nationals is vital educational excellence and thereby Reports indicate that the number in promoting traffic safety both nurturing dynamic youths. of such teachers who have joined at individual and family level. He Among the teachers, Mr. Awed diploma program in the community further disclosed that they have Mohammed-Ali, Mr. Ali Ahmed, school stands at 150. are related to youths between the besides ways of handling penalties. conducted promotional campaigns age range 20 to 30, and called on He further expressed conviction focusing on the Associations of youths to demonstrate readiness that the volunteers are expected to taxi and truck owners as well as for the desired behavioral change play major role in managing the schools. in this regard. high traffic in connection with the In the same vein, Lt. Colonel In other related news, a total forthcoming Festival in the city. Angesom Abraha, head of control of 70 student volunteers in Among the volunteers, Dawit and penalty in the branch office, said Dekemhare have obtained training Asmamaw, Helen Tekle and Selam that the tendency of recklessness on as regards traffic law and have Tekleab asserted that they would the part of young drivers is among been mobilized in promoting the strive to ensure the safety of the common cases in point, and city’s traffic safety. nationals during the event. called for enhanced parental role in One of the trainers, Mr. Debesai Mr. Medhanie Berhane, a this connection. Fisehaye, disclosed that the training member of Police Traffic forces in Corporal Isaias Berhane, head involving theoretical and practical the city, said that integrated efforts of investigation in the branch aspects focused on Proclamation are being made to maintain traffic office, stated on his part that the No. 154/2006 with major emphasis safety during the course of the majority cases of traffic accidents on pedestrians and automobiles, Festival. Eritrea Profile, Wednesday21 st of August, 2013 2 National Festival 2013: Our Cultural Reportage Heritage, Core of Tourist Attraction

Asmait Futsumbrhan people. It is through the national Associations, religious leaders vis-à-vis national and cultural was presented by the regional festivals Eritreans get together and invited guests. values, besides the groundwork Marching Band which obtained Festival of Eritrea is one of and celebrate their union and At the opening ceremony, Mr. it provides for youths regarding a huge appreciation from the the excitingly awaited national freedom every year. Efrem Gebrekristos, Administrator creative ideas in connection attendants of the day. Different holidays for every Eritrean around This year’s national Festival of the Southern region gave an with arts and technology. The programs were also presented by the world. Since it is an occasion of Eritrea was officially opened opening speech. The administrator administrator thanked all parties youths and students. A drama titled where every Eritrean from every on the 17th of August 2013 under pointed out that the event which is that have showed great interest “Kotsera” meaning appointment corner of the nation gathers the theme “Our Cultural Heritage, being conducted in the region is and help to making this festival is one of the performances which took all the attention of the participants. The Tigrigna drama narrates a story of the devotion of the Eritreans as people to their homeland and the great victory they have achieved in return to their resolute rebuff and hope among each other. Following the opening ceremony, President Isaias officially opened the different pavilions of the different regions and firms and made tour of it, during which he was accorded briefings by the coordinators. This year’s National festival is expected to making significant contribution in promoting around for the whole week, it Core of Tourist Attraction” in a good opportunity for regional happened within a very short cultural values of the society. This is one of the national holidays Dekemhare city in the presence and sub-zonal Administrations notice. Festival which is vividly ongoing where the people strengthen their of President Isaias Afwerki, to represent their development At the opening ceremony is evidence of to the cultural devotion and learn each other’s Ministers, PFDJ Officials, accomplishments and resources. different programs were presented diversity, tourism and natural cultures and become closer as regional Administrators, Army He further noted its importance which added color to the event. resources and development Commanders, heads of National in promoting national unity A cultural music performance accomplishments of the region. Different entertainment venues and pavilions are presented at the festival of 2013. Cultural Published Every heritages which could not be Saturday & Wednesday moved from their place of origin are being displayed through Managing Director photographs which are one of the Azzazi Zeremariam centers of attention at the festival. Traditional food and beverages Acting Editor from the different sub-zones are Amanuel Mesfun also few of the many interesting [email protected] preparations of the festival; Hitmo Mai-Mine is one of the famous P.O.Box: 247 local beverages at the festival. Tel: 11-41-14 Different creative innovations Fax: 12-77-49 are also being presented by the E-mail: students of Dombesco technical [email protected] school at Dekemhare. As well as Advertisement: 12-50-13 development accomplishments of Layout the region sub-regions, are been Saba Tesfatsion presented at the grounds. The Azieb Habtemariam National Festival is going to stay open until 25th of August. Eritrea Profile, Wednesday21 st of August, 2013 3

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Auto Electrician(01) Eritrea: An Icon of Major Duties and responsibilities:- • Overhaul equipment and components in accordance with company policies, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) guidelines and best industry practice. • Identify and analyze premature component/equipment failure. Social Harmony • Attend to breakdowns and complete all necessary faults finding in a safe and diligent manner. Following the official opening of the Eritrean National Festival in the • Ensure adherence to all safety, health and environmental procedures and guidelines morning hours of August 17, 2013, hundreds of thousands of pilgrims • Demonstrate by example a high level of housekeeping and environmental awareness with an swarmed the city of Dekemhare to enjoy a magnificent holiday season emphasis on hydrocarbon disposal and management. with the cultural and artistic presentations showcased to highlight the • Implementation and execution of all tasks event. and instruction by supervisor Profile: Qualifications and Experience There is one fact that defines Eritrea and its people at events such as the festival as well as national gatherings organized by Eritreans residing Formal • Completion some type of training in the auto electrical field. within the country and abroad; including public and religious holidays. Education, • An auto competency certificate, from a recognized and or These social gatherings testify that Eritrea is an icon of social unity Certifications or authorized body. and the people live up to demonstrating reverence in cultural diversity, Equivalents • Automotive/Industrial Electronics. while they march together towards a prosperous future. The greatest benefit from such events is yet; the influence they have in abridging the generation gap among the old and the young nationals as well as handing Working • Exposure to automotive Electronics. over cultural heritages to bring about a civilized national culture. Experience – • Strong hands on Autoelectrical skills working with heavy mobile Nature & Length Owing to the fact that a solid national unity and civilized political Equipment . culture was forged during the war for independence, the people of Eritrea is now blessed with an exceptional social harmony unlike many other nations in the world. Indeed, Eritrea is a country that could be cited • as a nation of unparalleled tranquility compared to the countries in the Complete understanding of heavy equipment auto electrical design region or the reality in other corners of the world. Hitherto, we might and drawings. • consider these noble national resources as given, because humans by Other skills and Conversant with all auto electrical components, repair and nature always consider what they have at hand as easy earned. Hence, abilities overhaul. it is when they see what they have from another point of reference they • Conversant with mobile equipment based air conditioning systems. realize the qualities they have. As is well manifested, many countries • Experience of underground mobile mining equipment & operations. these days live in a quagmire of political turmoil and chaos. Daily • National driver license news broadcasts from all around the world cover stories pertaining tribal, racial, religious and other conflicts. Countries in various corners General Information and other requirements: of the world including those that brag of sophisticated intelligence • Place of Work: Bisha. organizations and technology have become cesspool of crimes related • Type of contract: Indefinite period with homicide, rape, robbery as well as various assaults. These days, it • Salary: As per Company salary scale. is hard to find countries such as Eritrea where people could go without • Additional requirement for Nationals: the slightest timidity; be it during day time or night. • Having fulfilled his/her National Service obligation and provide evidence of release paper fromthe Ministry of Defense. Thus, if there is anything the current world affairs remind us, it is the • Present clearance paper from current/last employer. quality of culture and social harmony we have and the efforts we need to • Testimonial documents to be attached (CV, work experience credentials, a copy of your National Identity harness to protect and preserve these values. The Eritreans festival which Card etc.). was born during the struggle for independence is therefore an event • Only shortlisted applicants would be considered as potential candidates for an interview. which needs to be boosted every year as it is a ground for highlighting • Application documents will not be returned to sender. our unity in diversity as well as the social harmony. • All applications should be sent through the post office. • Deadline for application: 10 days from the day of publication in the Newspaper. • Address: Please mail your applications to; Bisha Mining Share Company, National Festival 2013 P. O. Box 4276 Asmara, Eritrea Note to Eritrean applicants: opens . . . Please send a copy of your application to Continued From Page 1 The camp involves pictorial and Ministry of Labor and Human Welfare material exhibitions depicting the Department of Labor heroic feats of freedom fighters, P.O.BOX 5252, Asmara, Eritrea on his part indicated that the besides the organization of a visit to historical and cultural heritages the trenches in Afelba area during being displayed and specially the which in-depth briefings were more than 100 years old traditional given regarding the final offensive artifacts being the center of Training organized for more than 60 magisterial to liberate Dekemhare city. attention of visitors. The participants pointed out that Likewise, 66 years old Mr. the Grounds of the event itself Fesehatsion Tesfaselasie, member judges in Northern Red Sea region comprise plains where severe of the Tekilo cultural troupe, A training course involving easing legal services, and thereby Among the trainees, Ms. fighting was conducted between pointed out that every sub-zone is a number of legal issues was getting rid of undesired loss of Meryem Hassan, Mr. Mehari the freedom combatants and the displaying fruits, resources as well organized for more than 60 time as well as energy. He further Tewoldebirhan and Mr. Sheharia Ethiopian forces of occupation. as photo exhibition depicting their magisterial judges in the Northern called on the trainees to translate Omar noted the vitality of the Mr. Habtegiorgis Tesfamariam respective sub-zones. Red Sea region with a view to the knowledge they have acquired training course in their career, and from the event’s coordinating Similarly, the participants of the reinforcing community-based into practice, and thus serve the voiced readiness to demonstrate committee indicated that the visit ongoing festival in Dekemhare said judicial service. people with integrity. commitment towards ensuring to the historical site was planned that it is adequately popularizing Mr. Geas Ahmed, coordinator of The beneficiaries of the training, justice. with major priority, and that people national values in connection with courts in the Northern and Southern during which in-depth discussion A similar training is expected who are in charge of the briefings armed struggle for independence Red Sea regions, explained that was conducted based on personal to be conducted to magisterial thereof are eyewitnesses of the on the basis of a camp to this end. raising the capacity of magisterial experiences, put forth views judges from various sub-zones of heroic feats. judges is a vital prerequisite in pertaining to several issues. the region, reports added. Eritrea Profile, Wednesday21 st of August, 2013 ADS 4

Job title & Labroratory Superintendent (1) number Duties & responsi- • Manage all Laboratory Staff, ZMSC and Contractor, to ensure maximum productivity, quality and compliance with Health & Safety and Envi- bilities ronmental policies. Attain and maintain complete understanding of all Laboratory analysis procedures. Head responsibility for all assay operations and all equipment associated therewith. • Establish the Health & Safety programme for the laboratory and ensure its compliance. Conduct regular inspection of safety equipment like eyewash, broken glass receptacles and safety shower. As per the job description. Knowledge & Skills The principal accountabilities that are required from this role are; Requirement 1. Ensure both ZMSC and all Contractor and Joint Venture partners operate to the agreements that have been put in place. 2. Manage the Laboratory related function to ensure the present arrangements are completed to the benefit of ZMSC within the agreements that are in place. 3. Establish the necessary experimental and testing system and schedule to ensure the Project can be developed to the desired schedule. Specifi- cally participate in the industry assay process to ensure ZMSC’s position is achieved as required. 4. Participate in the ZMSC technical issues ensuring the existing technical system is operating effectively in the present environment The specific accountabilities within the operations which will be reviewed with regard the full year performance (these will be detailed more spe- cifically with the incumbent prior to signing); Implementation of assay systems. Joint Venture and Contractor technique management. 5. Familiar with international Chemical assay specifications and ability to give effective proposal and techinical suggestions for any chance of improving the current technical measures or method. Education Minimum college degree in subject of Industrial & Chemical Assay Experience Required At least 15 years working experience in Industrial & Chemical Assay field and mineral industry. Physical Requirement To be able to pass a full Doctor’s Physical examination To be available to work in accordance with ZMSC rosters Job Title & number Human Resource Superintendant. (1) required Duties & responsi- Translation on technical, Commercial, governmental, or other documents for ZMSC. bilities Interpreting on company internal meetings, external communication or other official occassions for executives.Assist the management staffs in di- ferrent matters and build up a fine relation with local employees.T ake action in supervision and guidance where the translator is not able to handle difficult issues. Ensure both ZMSC and all Contractor and Joint Venture partners operate to the aggrement that have been put in place. Manage the Human Resource Management function to ensure the present agreement are completed to the benefit of ZMSC within the agreements that are in place. Ensure the ZMSC’s human resource system operates and subsidiary of SFECO Group based in Shanghai. Establish and manage systems to enable effective interface between ZMSC and SFECO. This will require interaction with the SFECO Human Resource Manager. Establish sys- tems and Manage ZMSC’s Human Resource activities and provide the interface into ZMSC’s Human Resource system based in Shanghai. Human Resource interface for all external parties, including suppliers, governmental and legal agencies. Interface with other departments in organising, arranging and dealing with significant activities. As per job description. Knowledge and skill Ability to maintain the work practices and systems within the various operations and projects are consistent with the safety management system requirement and relevant statutory requirements. Ability in implementation of specific strategies within the individual projects to minimise the exposure of safety related risk to employees from injury or disease, and ensure the company to meet its statutory safety obligation by supporting the Safety Management System. Ability to comply with the persons generally. Ability to manage, guide, monitor his staffs in improving the work performance and carrying out assessment. Ability to acknowlege the Company’s overall development strategy so as to ensure his P.R. plan to meet the company’s needs. Ability to communicate fluently in English and Chinese. Professional translation and interpreting skill for specialized documentations and occa- sions. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to ensure that actual work practices at sites are consistent with all policies and proce- dures, by monitoring activities. Ability to keep each project team to comply with the site policies and procedures by communicating their content, monitoring practice and report- ing to management accordingly. Ability to carry out overall management for the Company’s Human Resource Department, and demostrate strong leadership skills setting clear and structured expectations and hold all external parties accountable for the scope of work. A diligent management on your budget to make every decision as to opimise the return on every dollar. Ability to review, change and flexbly modify your plan according to acutal situation and needs of the business. Ability to collect interior and exte- rior information from different departments. Strong mind and professional skills to create a unique management culture and humanistic environment of the company that encourages resource- fully. Education require- B.A Degree from University ment Experience Required At least 5 years relevant working experience in similar positions. Experience in resolving disputes and conflicts between staffs within the company. Knowledge in building and maintain a strong team during tasks and experience in mastering a leadership as a model for team members. Physical Requirement To be able to pass a full Doctor’s Physical examination To be available to work in accordance with ZMSC rosters Eritrea Profile, Wednesday21 st of August, 2013 5

* Do We Tell Who We Are or Who We Are Not? we came to realize that we were far have been negative, now let me Aron Hidru his only friends simply because we Part I proceed to a positive example. were newcomers and unable to ex- not what he had. In other words, One of the books of John Powel a billiard game. Those who want to Thewhat he told me wasReal not who he is U s actly know who is who. We were I had a friend whom I appreciate is entitled as follows: ‘The Real manipulate you, try to identify your told, by the honest friends whom but who he is not. a lot, particularly for one reason Me’. Let alone what have been weakest link while studying you. said inside the book, the title only We didn’t know how to play a bil- makes me think a lot about people liard game. Then he started to teach and their real situation; I deeply us the abc of the game and this was think about the real me and the an important link where he acted as real side of many others whom I mentor and we were his mentees. know differently. In our interac- This somehow enabled him to win tions with different people, do we our hearts. We were his subordi- try to compare what people often nates as the relationship enabled say with what we actually observe him to be our boss. Then little by about them? What many of us ap- little he started to manipulate our pear to be and what we really do relationship with him – he started differ considerably (and sometimes to dictate things to us. When we unnecessarily). Why do what we went to the cashier to pay for the intend to project about ourselves time we spent playing billiard, he and what our deeds actually tell used to authoritatively tell us to about us differ very much? buy a cigarette for him. Whenever we came to the canteen to have tea All of us do observe something together, he joined us. On our way strange when we are strangers in an back to our respective homes from environment such as a new work- the canteen, he talked to one of us place. Some years ago, when I was privately and asked him to lend him assigned to the military along with some money. In this way, he was some friends, what happened to us able to manipulate each of us tact- in the relationships we established fully in a different way. Each of us at the beginning amazed me sig- assumed that this happened to him nificantly and I retrospectively as- only and nobody else. Hence, each sociate it with the general nature of of us kept this to himself as it is human beings. It was a time when considered culturally less prudent any person who appears to be a bit if one openly talks about what he charismatic seemed to us an impor- has helped others. For this reason, we came to know later, that he had related to his relationships with tant leader in the area. While we everyone knew what happened to not any friends. We were his only May be what he told me can people. Whenever he is in a hostile were strangers in the place, there him only and no one knew what friends. As he is not able to estab- be associated with his unrealized situation with some individuals, was an individual who befriended happened to the rest. lish sustainable friendship due to hopes. In this case, being loved by unlike the case with many people, us soon before we got familiar with his manipulative behavior, he had others can be what he hopes but he tries not to say things that are the people there and before we When someday one of us started no permanent friends; only strang- not able to actually achieve it. If colored by the hostile situation. He knew who is who. He was almost a to openly talk about what hap- ers can be his friends for the reason frustrations and meaningless hopes is objective in his treatment of such guide for us – he acted like a men- pened to him because of his rela- that they are unlikely to know his (unrealized or abandoned hopes) people. He asserts that one has to tor in everything, perhaps because tionship with the person, we were real him. are part of who we are, we may give the devil his due. Not only as- newcomers in any place or organi- all able to share what happened say that what he told me was also sertions, actually he is his words. zation must be less confident , per- to each of us. Then we were able Some day he met me on my who he is. From what I have told When he is in a hostile situation, he haps because people in such situa- to collectively know the real side way to our camp, which can be you about the friend, try to com- tries to lessen the negative things tions do not know what to do and of him. And we thought it would half a kilometer from the nearby pare who he is and who he is not. he has to say about others in an at- how to do things. Before we were be wise to distance ourselves from city. As I was deep inside nega- He was telling me who he really is tempt to be more objective, and not provided our particular tasks, we him in a systematic way without tively influenced about his integ- not, not who he really is. He had unfair to the ones he has entered were idle and used to spend much offending him. Little by little, we rity, I was almost silent when we no friends and people advise you into some form of a conflict with. of our time in the canteen playing came to know the real him. Later walked together to our place. My not to be his friend. Amazingly, he When we are in a hostile situation communication was limited to the claims that people love him very with others, very often we human things that would help me not to much. Contradictions! beings do have the inclination to be read; I did not want him to infer In the above example, we noted say bad things about people we about my negative feelings from that the person tried to conceal his may happen to hate. What is much the way I communicated with him. real him. There is also a case where more amazing is when we used to Outwardly, I wanted and tried to people tend to conceal not only say many good things about the appear nice to him. This [what I their real them but also the real side same people whom we happen to did not to be read] may also mean of others depending on the nature undermine extremely as a result the real me was not there. Anyway of their relationships with them. of the current status of our rela- this gave him a chance to preach This happens when we either hate tionship with them has to indicate me about himself. He was telling or adore others. In the first case, we something about who we are and me that he was able to do this and hide the good things others have how our judgments are. We try to that, achieve this and that in life but in the second case we are in- undo all the good things we used because many people are happy to clined to reveal the good sides and to say about them. Demonization! support him considerably. He told hide the dark side of those whom While this backfires and does more me that his best quality is his re- we adore. In all the cases, we pres- harm than good to ourselves, we markable skills in his interactions ent half of the story. But there are rarely note such backfiring effects with people. He claimed that peo- also many people who provide us when demonizing others. Is it be- ple love him a lot. However, as he with objective assessment of oth- cause we get cognitively limited to had no friends at all, what he told ers as well as themselves. Since demonizing and fail to rationalize me appears to be what he lacked, the examples in the discussion so the effects in such cases? Eritrea Profile, Wednesday21 st of August, 2013 6 Beyond the Festivity

Daniel Semere shared history of pride. But as in elsewhere, the challenge in this A strong identity, unity, and respect is much more difficult common vision; these are after independence. Of course, the qualities that determine the challenge of building a nation the success of any nation in state is by itself a unifying factor; nowadays’ global political arena. but it is much more abstract. That The lack or the presence of these is why we need to address this three lies at the heart of the issue constantly. After all identity stark disparity among nations in is a fluid concept and could terms of development, security, change with experience and this or the power to influence has made the issue deserve a others. However, whether or constant and consistent concern. not any nation possesses these qualities, has its historical In this enormous and formidable development and explanation. task, our festival plays one but a Although it is unfortunate, it is crucial part. The festivities, the not inexplicable why countries colorful cultural performances, that were colonized, could now the various works of talent, the of our fallen heroes and heroines. challenge also lies central to the is still being paid to sustain it be struggling to attain these recreational activities, and others The strong link they have with issue of identity. By introducing and develop the nation, its value qualities and sometimes fail and in general has a much deeper the nation could perhaps be well the different people in the becomes appreciated. This in turn be tormented. The simple reason meaning than just being excuse expressed by taking the recent nation, their culture and way can stir a spirit of common vision of life, our festival is playing a and forge solidarity among the crucial role in further tightening people. the unity of the people within Whether in the time of struggle Eritrea. Eritreans coming from or independence; our festival outside can also be introduced continues to play a major role in with their people. The different nurturing the Eritrean identity. aspects of the current challenges And the task taken to enhance and opportunities that are either it all over the world and within exhibited in the festival or are Eritrea is bound to have a great experienced by the Diaspora due impact. Especially the youth to their coming here and hence festival organized by the National the opportunity they have to be Union of Eritrean Youth and exposed to the state of the nation; Student in Sawa brings the youth, are very important component of the future of the nation, closer their identity. This is because the together and provide a platform appreciation ultimately brings to a shared understanding which together all Eritreans as they will is a prerequisite to a strong come to a common understanding nation. This is the real value and also get the real value. It of our festival as the national is often said that the worth of pilgrimage continues from year is that unlike the colonizers, the mobilization against the unjust anything is determined by what to year with strong fervor and natural evolution of their identity to a get together. During the sanction 1907 on Eritrea. you have to give or pay to gain enthusiasm. That is why just and states formation was thwarted struggle time our festival was a The interpretation and it. As people are enlightened as in the past, our festival still by the colonizers. And after their forum through which national common understanding of the on how much is paid to get the guarantees Eritrea’s confidence creation, these countries could issues and the struggle for culture, past history and present independence of our nation and to a bright future. not be able to foster a strong independence was deliberated. In identity, though some decades doing so, it has brought basically have passed since then. the Eritreans in diaspora together and was able to forge and Countries like Eritrea however, strengthen the Eritrean identity. could in some way be mentioned In this respect it has proved as an exception to this although the assertion that the process their creation is much the same. by which identity is formed Many attribute this quality to the can indeed take place within or mutual coexistence of the different without a given country. Even people even before colonialism, after independence, our festival and most importantly the armed has been playing a great role in struggle which has served as a enabling the Diaspora identify hub for all the people to share with their nation, even when most the same experience and foster have not even been to Eritrea. common vision of independence. They have also shared in the The experience of the struggle endeavour Eritrea takes on during and all its components was indeed war and peace time, starting the pillar of Eritrea’s identity from contribution to defending before independence. And even the country and development after independence it remained a programs, to helping the families Eritrea Profile, Wednesday21 st of August, 2013 7 Some “Etiquette” Pointers … for All You Men Out There

What made me want to write work, that person should respond framework for defining every this “sort of borrowed” article is in a like manner, since this is the manner that has ever been the fact that my significant other, considerate thing to do. But what formulated. Each of these principles with whom I have plans to spend happens if you said “Hi,” and your is timeless. These principles the rest of my life, has barely any coworker didn’t say anything in transcend cultural boundaries, clue as to what kind of a gentleman return? How would that make you cross socioeconomic boundaries, we women want to make out of our feel? You’d probably wonder if you and apply equally to all ages. men. did something to annoy that person or maybe that person doesn’t notice CONSIDERATION is Manners! Etiquette!! that you exist anymore. Or maybe understanding how other you smell bad!? people and entities are affected You (I’m referring to men) by whatever is taking place. might think that etiquette is the Manners matter. Use them, and Consideration is empathy. It helps old-fashioned way of doing things you will make the best impression us to assess how a situation affects and that it is not really necessary. possible. everyone involved, and then act accordingly. Emily Post, the American author Still, no one can possibly know known for writing about etiquette, all the manners there are or RESPECT is recognizing that knew what she was talking about remember precisely how to apply how you interact with another when she wrote a famous etiquette them to every situation. In fact, person will affect your relationship book, which people imagine is filled in today’s fast-paced, informal with that person, and then choosing with rules. And it’s true, there are world, manners don’t always apply to take actions that will build a lot of specific guidelines (Emily in every situation. relationships rather than injure called them manners) that dictate them. Respect helps us decide how how people should act in a given Fortunately, the collection of to choose to act toward others. situation. But these guidelines manners that we call etiquette exist for a purpose: to help smooth is based on a set of simple but HONESTY is being truthful, the way for positive interactions profound principles. Manners and not deceptive. There is a critical between people by prescribing the principles are not the same thing: difference, too, between benevolent ways in which we’re expected to Manners are specific guidelines and brutal honesty: “I have a act and react to people around us. that change with time and vary problem with that” versus “That’s across cultures. For instance, we a stupid thing to say.” Honesty It’s not like the world comes to Eritreans have been taught to shake ensures that we act sincerely. an end when we use the manners hands when meeting someone, All manners involve the that are expected of us; instead life while the Japanese are taught to good way) needs to keep in mind a application of these three she’s lost them. And she’s right just goes on smoothly, the way it greet people by bowing. few things that separate a modern principles. — their attention has wandered. should. The importance of manners gentleman from, well, everyone Whenever a man “switches off” his becomes obvious only when we While the manners themselves else: But if etiquette is so simple, then thinking or wanders off on a mind don’t use them. may be different, each is correct Staring at other women, why it is not strictly adhered to? journey, he runs the risk of looking for that specific culture, and each talking down to women, ignoring inconsiderate and, by extension, For example, one “manner” exists for the same universal their opinions, interrupting, not In a word: confidence. When men disrespectful. states that if you say “Hi” or reason: to show respect to people introducing them, simply ignoring encounter an unfamiliar situation “Good morning” to a person at when you greet them. them altogether, walking several and are unsure what to do, they How long has it been since you steps ahead of a woman rather than often either freeze or make the helped your wife prepare dinner Daniel Post beside her…. Women don’t simply wrong choice. or lunch, or clean after meals. Senning, who view these behaviors as being rude And when was the last time u had happens to be or inconsiderate—to women, they Bottom line: Etiquette isn’t about brought her flowers? Emily Post’s represent a fundamental lack of rules, it isn’t stuffy, and it’s not old- great-grandson, personal respect. Here’s the bottom line: Men once wrote that fashioned. Etiquette is a code of treating people with—and making get it right some of the time, but etiquette knew To be fair, most men’s choices based on—consideration, they don’t generally spend enough no gender and inconsiderate or disrespectful respect, and honesty. effort really thinking through how that men were behavior is not intentional. Men their actions will affect the people in fact “hungry frequently get lost in their thoughts When you apply these principles around them. And that’s what good to know what and go to far-off places in their consistently, etiquette becomes etiquette really is: thinking about to do, what is minds without even realizing the a tool that lets you build better what the considerate, respectful expected of journey has started or considering relationships and be more thing to do would be, and then them and how the consequences. That’s when successful in every aspect of your doing it. By thinking about their to distinguish they get into trouble. behavior, they turn each action into themselves.” life. Etiquette is not about doing what’s “correct.” Etiquette is about a conscious choice. The more they Consider the issue of looking doing what’s right. practice making those choices, For starters at another attractive woman the more often they’ll make good etiquette is who happens to cross your path. Some argue that the concept choices—and the better their lives governed by Men do this unconsciously (as of being a gentleman is archaic. and the lives of their loved ones three principles: most admit). But when their eyes Others argue that the rules of being will be. consideration, stop looking at their wives or a gentleman have not and cannot And that’s what makes etiquette respect, and girlfriends, and their attention change. Any man who wants to worth the effort. honesty. These shifts away just as she is making rise above and stand out (in a provide the an important point, she knows Samrawit B. 8 National Festival 2013