The festival brings together the Tigre people from different countries and offers:
Traditional music and dances
Performances by artists of Tigre culture
Presentations of traditional clothing
Cultural exchange between generations
Community gatherings and educational opportunities about the language and history of the Tigre community.
Significance of the Festival
For many members of the Tigre community, the Mahber Maytigrat Festival is a symbol of:
The preservation of the Tigre language,
The cultivation of cultural identity,
The cohesion of the diaspora,
and respect for the diverse cultures of Eritrea.