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Ethiopia is a multicultural, multi-religious & multi-ethnic society & its diversity is greatest strength.
The idea of this post came into my view from a close friend’s Facebook post - about a beautiful gathering shared with friends who have different ethnic backgrounds. This group of Ethiopians shared a meal and it seems they had positive dialogue and enjoyable time. Here is a part of the FB post, copied after permission:
‘’This is how we r supposed to be! Who cares he or she is from this or that ethnic groups. We all look alike. We were seven and surprising multi ethnic groups, perhaps 5 or 4...there was also live country band and another surprise, what a culture and tradition we have....’Gobez’ [friends], can't we see how beautiful/unique we could be if we celebrate our difference. We could shine bright big if we see beauty in our difference...proud to have such multi traditional culture.’’
This enlightened friend have put it right, study shows that ethnic & cultural diversity contributes to productivity by widening ideas. People who have learned to live in peace despite so many differences in ethnic & religious/cultural backgrounds are known to form strong groups. Through each other's diversity we become more aware of our own. Not only do we become more aware we gain a sense of pride for the diversity of our own culture. This shows us a new perspective on the lives of others around us as well as around the world. Therefore, this should unite and educate us.
But why we sometimes failed to form this group?
Why we couldn't celebrate diversity, which is our strength?
Simple truth, as Nelson Mandela said, ‘’No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite’’. Which means the solution is a positive civic education that teaches tolerance for reasonable forms of diversity and respect for a wide array of freedoms – to the level that we should be able to overcome ignorance and prejudice.
I am quoting a recent statement from president Obama’s visit to India: ‘’India's strength is its multi diversity irrespective of caste and creed and ethnic differences’’
I couldn't really be specific to Ethiopia. Diversity, when applied in a general human context, comprises the inclusion of a wide variety of cultures, ethnicity and groups, races, religious beliefs, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientation and gender identity of all society. The diversity of life is made up not only of the wide realm of human cultures and languages, but also of the diverse world of plants and animal species, habitats and ecosystems. Therefore, a more sustainable world is one in which biological, cultural and linguistic diversity thrives through the strength of the system. It is upon the foundation of this diverse array of ecological and human cultures that a sustaining, resilient world is built.
Thank you ‘my close Facebook friend’, with your enlightenment I have got a glimpse in to this very important post - that speaks of the significance of collaboration in a much diversified Ethiopia.
Ethiopia is a multicultural, multi-religious & multi-ethnic society & its diversity is greatest strength.
The idea of this post came into my view from a close friend’s Facebook post - about a beautiful gathering shared with friends who have different ethnic backgrounds. This group of Ethiopians shared a meal and it seems they had positive dialogue and enjoyable time. Here is a part of the FB post, copied after permission:‘’This is how we r supposed to be! Who cares he or she is from this or that ethnic groups. We all look alike. We were seven and surprising multi ethnic groups, perhaps 5 or 4...there was also live country band and another surprise, what a culture and tradition we have....’Gobez’ [friends], can't we see how beautiful/unique we could be if we celebrate our difference. We could shine bright big if we see beauty in our difference...proud to have such multi traditional culture.’’
This enlightened friend have put it right, study shows that ethnic & cultural diversity contributes to productivity by widening ideas. People who have learned to live in peace despite so many differences in ethnic & religious/cultural backgrounds are known to form strong groups. Through each other's diversity we become more aware of our own. Not only do we become more aware we gain a sense of pride for the diversity of our own culture. This shows us a new perspective on the lives of others around us as well as around the world. Therefore, this should unite and educate us.
But why we sometimes failed to form this group?
Why we couldn't celebrate diversity, which is our strength?
Simple truth, as Nelson Mandela said, ‘’No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite’’. Which means the solution is a positive civic education that teaches tolerance for reasonable forms of diversity and respect for a wide array of freedoms – to the level that we should be able to overcome ignorance and prejudice.I am quoting a recent statement from president Obama’s visit to India: ‘’India's strength is its multi diversity irrespective of caste and creed and ethnic differences’’
I couldn't really be specific to Ethiopia. Diversity, when applied in a general human context, comprises the inclusion of a wide variety of cultures, ethnicity and groups, races, religious beliefs, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientation and gender identity of all society. The diversity of life is made up not only of the wide realm of human cultures and languages, but also of the diverse world of plants and animal species, habitats and ecosystems. Therefore, a more sustainable world is one in which biological, cultural and linguistic diversity thrives through the strength of the system. It is upon the foundation of this diverse array of ecological and human cultures that a sustaining, resilient world is built.
Thank you ‘my close Facebook friend’, with your enlightenment I have got a glimpse in to this very important post - that speaks of the significance of collaboration in a much diversified Ethiopia.
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