Sawa — Members of the 25th round National Service said that the National Youth Festival is advantageous in that it provides the Eritrean youths inside the country and abroad conducive environment to bequeath national values and exchange experience. The members are also playing vital role in preparations for the 5th National Youth Festival due to take place 13 to 15 July.

Indicating that Sawa is a place where remarkable educational and vocational services are rendered and national values are cultivated, members of the 25th round National Service explained that such an event is a good opportunity for youths to identify their inclination and stage creative works.

Rosa Sedeqias, Ismael Abdalla Ismael and Seadin Jimi'e respectively voiced satisfaction with the preparation they are making for the event, through which they expect the prevailing harmony among youths to be adequately reflected.

Sara Yasin Shimanga, a Congolese national who resided in Barentu since 1997, expressed satisfaction that she got the chance to participate in the Festival.

Reports indicated that members of the 25th round National Service are engaged in intensive preparatory activities for conducting calisthenics show, military parade, sports and cultural contests in the event.