development and enrichment of the country‟s traditional and natural heritage and values will contribute to its growth as well as to play a prominent role in the building of democratic order and good governance. Of particular relevance to the development of the sector is the participation and benefit of women and youth, and their full-fledged contribution to the exploitation of traditional heritage and natural attractions to help build a truly remarkable image of the country. The nations, nationalities and peoples day is an annual event during which the various peoples of the country exhibit their specific cultural heritage and traditional endowments. It is a day of celebration and a genuine exchange of customs and traditions. In addition to this annual occasion, these are also celebrated in cultural festivals; literary discussions; in painting, photography and sculpture exhibitions and competitions; traditional sports festivals; musical group competitions and demonstrations; and in religious and cultural “carnivals” in various cities and regions throughout the country. Diverse cultural centers‟, theaters, cinemas, libraries and museums and other development and enrichment centers have been built. In particular, in consideration of the needs of the young, large numbers of youth centers have been built county-wide. These allow youngsters to serve the dual purpose of using their free time in a moral and physically clean and healthy environment; and of enriching knowledge and social experience. These youth centers have libraries, sports areas and other multi-purpose and pro-active facilities. A significant number of studies have been made on the cultures of the nations, nationalities and peoples, with the aim of educating and popularizing inter-people cultures. The collection, collation and classification of diverse histories, folklore, grammars, parables, folk musical instruments and songs, and cuisines are being carried out. Dictionaries and lexicons of a number of the languages have been prepared, and short and long term training at different levels has been provided for the protection and preservation of heritage and other allied subjects as well as for awareness development and for reinforcement schemes and systems.61 The Government has also been undertaking activities in collaboration with different stake-holders to protect the culture, language and history of minority ethnic groups. Beyond this, the government is working on the promotion and protection of morals and the traditional values recognized by these communities. While the government has taken measures in collaboration with stakeholders to 61 The FDRE National Human Rights Action Plan,2013- 15, pg 126 90