Faculty commemorates martyrs day

April 27BDU:The Department of History and Heritage Management has organized an event of commemorating 73rd anniversary of the victory great Ethiopian martyrs have achieved over the aggressive fascist power, Italy.

The Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Mr. Embiale Beyene, while officially opening the event, has indicated that there are two types of patriotism: traditional patriotism and modern patriotism.

Reflecting on the historic achievement of the generation of the period of the occupation, Mr. Embiale has stressed that this generation has to also fight its own battle of assuring democracy, human rights, good governance and development.

Papers focusing on the history of liberation struggle, the roles of British force during the struggle and the implication of the victory for the present generation, especially in connection to the current ensuing era of globalization have been presented. Lively discussions were made.

“We must learn from both good side and bad side of history, but through it all we must pick constructive lessons.” stressed Dr. Tigab Bezie, the chair on the panel.

“Extraordinary history has been done by patriotic Ethiopians, yet this generation has its own battle which does not require swords, but devolution, hard work and understanding to fight,” said BDU’s Director of Internal Relations and Communication, Mr. Gulilat Menbere.

Dr. Dagmawi Tesfaye,Dr.Fantahun Ayele and Asrat Araya presented papers on the occasion.

Instructors, students, management and other members of the university community have attended the program.