Addis Ababa, November 23, 2016: The U.S. Embassy is the lead sponsor of the 2016 DESTINO Dance Company Annual Performance. The performance at the Alliance Ethio-Française removes prejudices and stigma related to differently-abled people as well as highlights the power of dance for social inclusion. The show featured four contemporary dance performances and involved 30 dancers with all type of abilities, including a performance by local dance company Ethiopiawinet.
This event marks the beginning of a series of programs organized with the support of the U.S. Embassy to honor “International Day of Persons with Disabilities” on December 3.
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