ETHIOPIAN CHRISTMAS – GENNA (ገና)

Christmas in Ethiopia, like most Christian holidays, is celebrated in a unique way. January 7, Genna’s holiday (also known as Lidet or “birthday”)

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TIMKET, THE ETHIOPIAN EPIPHANY (ጥምቀት)

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, […]

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La fiesta de Meskel (UNESCO) y la etnia de los Gurague

La gente de Gurage es conocida por su arduo trabajo y habilidades como comerciantes. Muchas tiendas propias en Addis Abeba y otras ciudades. Solo a juzgar por sus hábitos de trabajo duro, si crees que la comunidad no tiene tiempo para ninguna celebración, entonces estás equivocado. Si estás cerca del área de Merkato en Addis […]

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