On the occasion of the Assyrian New Year festivities, a morning tea was organised to raise awareness about the urgent need for the restoration and renovation of the Assyrian school located in the village of Bikhitme.
The breakfast table Credit: SBS Assyrian
June Ishtar Yako Credit: SBS Assyrian
AAS President, Peter Esho. Credit: Peter Esho
A group of Assyrian women members of the Assyrian Cultural and Social Youth Association (ACSYA) modelled the costumes.
SBS Assyrian had an opportunity to interview two members of who were also involved in the costume display.
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Ms Shahin said she aimed to raise awareness about the beauty and uniqueness of various Assyrian costumes.
She said that studying media and journalism would help her to promote the Assyrian nation.
In Assyrian, the word "gelyonara" means "journalist" and is rooted from the word "glayta" which means "revealing" and that's what journalism is about.Jennifer Shahin
Another participant in the fashion show was Babel Esho, a member of ACSYA, wearing the costume of the village of Botan.
Ms Esho explained that ACSYA was essential in promoting Assyrian culture and history to Assyrian youth.
Babel Esho wearing a Botan Dress. Credit: ACSYA/Stella Kina.jpg
