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This idea finds expression in many traditional songs and dances in almost all parts of the country and among young as well as old artists who usually find their inspiration for artistic expression in times of crises, whether domestic or foreign. There is no force on earth that would stop people who are determined to pay whatever sacrifice it takes to make their dream into reality.Īrts have always played catalytic roles in spurring people's emotions in defense of what they consider their God-given rights such as the right to use their rivers for self-development and collective prosperity with all those who share it. Melodies, dances and other forms of artistic media are devoted to GERD and its significance to the people of a country who are struggling to assert their collective vision and get rid of age-old poverty. The Ethiopian people have invested everything they have in this project and any threat against it is regarded as legitimate causes for popular anger and defiance which find expression in so many popular songs. The patriotic fervor that the GERD has triggered is quite understandable. One of the triggers of patriotism these days is the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) around which all Ethiopians are united to defend it tooth and nail against foreign pretenders that were always reportedly trying to nip the project in the buds.Īnd when this foreign conspiracy has become practically impossible to execute as the GERD is now reaching more than 70% of its projected finishing point, its detractors are resorting to threats against the site or causing much harm to stop the project before its completion.
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The current surge of patriotism is obviously caused by ongoing political developments related to the sovereignty of the country and to the sense of collective resistance against foreign bullying by some quarters whose interests are apparently in conflict with Ethiopians' deeply-held beliefs and values. It is also their collective consciousness.
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This patriotism has become an important aspect of the collective psyche of all Ethiopians. This patriotism dates back to many centuries as Ethiopian history is replete with moments of patriotic resistance against foreign invaders that ended in the triumph of ordinary Ethiopians who fought against technologically advanced foes and defeated them. Most of the melodies that were played these days in pubs and restaurants have deep patriotic tinge about them. This is not however ordinary love but a feeling bordering on total devotion to the "La Patrie" as the French would say. Patriotism is defined as "the quality of being patriotic devotion to and vigorous support for one's country." In short, a patriot is a person who loves their country.