Festel may sound like the name of another Eritrean festival, however this was a holiday like no other.

Plastic carrier bags (Festel) have recently been made illegal in Eritrea, in response to this the local administration arranged a day off work for all residents to dispose of all plastic bags.

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Notice issued the day before	A banner advertising Festel day	Local school children helping with the clear-up