BY Tare AW Ethiopian food is rich, tasty and varied. It is a blend of African, Arabic and East Asian influences, and is known for its spicy flavours and use of a variety of herbs and spices. Some of the most popular dishes in Ethiopian cuisine are: In addition to these dishes, Ethiopian food also includes a variety […]
BY Tare AW Adwa; Musolini vs Minilik II Minilik of Ethiopia The newly created Kingdom of Italy was a newcomer to the sharing of Africa, and as a late conqueror it had barely reached the last slice of the cake: Eritrea and Somalia, in the east of the continent on the so-called “Golden Horn”. On its western border […]
BY Tare AW Christmas in Ethiopia, like most Christian holidays, is celebrated in a unique way. January 7, Genna’s holiday (also known as Lidet or “birthday”)
BY Tare AW Timket (also known as Timkat ) is an Orthodox Christian celebration of the Ethiopian Epiphany. It marks the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. Pilgrims come from everywhere to participate in the festival and witness the reenactment of the baptism. Across the country, large crowds gather when religious festivities begin, with spectacular processions, […]
