U.S. Completes Cultural Preservation Project at Bete Golgotha Mikael in Lalibela

U.S. Ambassador Michael Raynor and State Minister of Culture and Tourism Bizunesh Meseret jointly inaugurated the completion of the preservation of Bete Golgotha Mikael Church in Lalibela today. Representatives of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, the Lalibela government administration, members of the National Scientific Committee, and invited guests attended this special event. This project was funded ... Read More»

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Remarks by Ambassador Michael Raynor at the Completion of Conservation Work at Bete Golgotha Mikael

Michael Raynor  U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia at the Completion of Conservation Work at Bete Golgotha Mikael Addis Ababa, Ethiopia November 21, 2018 (As prepared for delivery)   Ladies and Gentlemen Good morning! In February, I visited Lalibela for the first time, and had the honor to launch the second U.S. Embassy cultural preservation project in Lalibela, ... Read More»

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U.S. Ambassador launches project to restore Aba Jiffar Palace

The U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Michael Raynor took part in a launch ceremony for a project under the U.S. Ambassador’s fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) aimed at restoring the Aba Jiffar Palace, one of the most important cultural heritage sites in the Oromia Region, and beyond. The U.S. government, through the AFCP, is providing $125,000 through the World Monuments ... Read More»

By | 2 November, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Ambassador's Fund, Art & Culture, News, Press Releases | Tags:

Remarks by Ambassador Michael Raynor at the Launch of Restoration of Aba Jiffar Palace

Michael Raynor  U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia at the launch of Restoration of Aba Jiffar Palace Aba Jiffar Palace, Jimma November 2, 2018 (As prepared for delivery)   Good morning. Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, and Friends Thank you all for allowing me to be here this morning. This is my first trip to Jimma, and I’m ... Read More»

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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Michael A. Raynor at the commencement of a preservation project of Bet Golgotha Micheal churches

Remarks by Michael Raynor  U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia at the commencement of a preservation project of Bet Golgotha Micheal churches Lalibela, Ethiopia February 3, 2018 (As prepared for delivery) Good morning! Your Excellency Minister of Culture and Tourism, Dr. Hirut Woldemariam, Abba Yared Misganaw, Head of the Administration of the Lalibela Churches, Members of the ... Read More»

By | 5 February, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Ambassador's Fund, Exclude, Speeches, U.S. & Ethiopia | Tags: ,

U.S.-funded Preservation of Bete Golgotha Mikael Church in Lalibela Launched

U.S. Ambassador Michael Raynor and Minister for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Hirut Woldemariam, jointly launched a new project for the preservation of Bete Golgotha Mikael Church in Lalibela, on Saturday, February 3, 2018. The preservation work is funded with a grant from the U.S. Embassy through the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP).  The project ... Read More»

By | 5 February, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Ambassador's Fund, Exclude, Press Releases, U.S. & Ethiopia | Tags: ,

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