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Shingrwa song
competition program concludes
By MOI
Apr 12, 2008, 16:30
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Asmara, 12 April 2008 - The Shingrwa song competition program which was
on broadcast via ERI-TV for over a year concluded today featuring a
final show at Cinema Roma here in the capital. The show was transmitted
live through ERI-TV.
Speaking at the opening ceremony in which government officials and
invited guests took part, the Head of Organizational Affairs at the
PFDJ, Mr. Abdalla Jabir, stressed the significance of culture at
individual and community level.
The manager of the program, Mr. Yemane Kidane, on his part underlined
the need for properly understanding the rules and techniques of music
so as to produce quality musical performance. He further pointed out
that the Shingrwa program is aimed at creating conducive ground for
amateur artists to upgrade their skills, and thereby serve the society.
Mr. Yemane noted that about 360 competitors from all the administrative
regions and Operation Zones participated in the competition that went
through 3 stages. Stating that 3 persons reached the final stage, he
expressed appreciation to the Ministry of Information, the Cultural
Affairs office at the PFDJ and others that made due contribution to the
success of the program.
Although no music star has been sorted out, Tedros Mengistu stood first
and was awarded 30,000 Nakfa and Asmara-Dubai-Asmara air ticket as an
encouragement, while Seid Ibrahim stood second and was awarded 20,000
Nakfa and Asmara-Nairobi-Asmara air ticket, and Eyasu Tesfahunei stood
third and was awarded 10,000 Nakfa and Asmara-Khartoum-Asmara air
ticket.
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