Ethiopia has many unique religious and cultural festivals involving distinctive rituals, and Buhe is one of these. Traditionally, Buhe (Ge’ez: ቡሄ), is a feast day observed by the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church on 19 August (13 Nahase, the last month of the Ethiopian calendar). It celebrates the Transfiguration of Jesus on Mount Tabor, commemorating the […]
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Where once there were no genuine French croissants and lemon tarts, Addis now boasts quite a few French patisseries serving the real thing! Chez Jean Pierre is the latest one to open in Kazanchis. A French architect by profession, Jean Pierre Fasbeter fell in love with Ethiopia almost a decade ago on a visit and
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The Italian State School of Addis Ababa began its activities in 1954 as a primary school. Subsequently, the Secondary School and, in the 1960s, the “Technical Institute for Constructions, Environment and Territory” were established. After 1974, Italian-speaking students have become gradually less numerous, while the presence of Ethiopian students has increased. Currently, more than 70%
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As the Ethiopian sun shakes off the last whispers of the somber rainy season known as “Kiremt,” the country awakens to a time of vibrant celebrations. This joyous transition from the grey of the rains to the golden warmth of summer is a time for giving thanks and celebrating life in Ethiopia’s cultural tapestry. Imagine
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Kirubel Melke is a unique and remarkable artist with a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Addis Ababa. He is known for his talent and style which creatively combines his passion for art with his fascination for textiles. Inspired by his mother’s work at a garment factory and using fabric waste that she
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To move forward, people need to be inspired: they need buildings that enhance their creativity and push them to take their future into their own hands.” Francis Kéré Diébédo Francis Kéré is a Burkinabé-German architect who rose from humble beginnings in the village of Gando in Burkina Faso to being the first African to receive
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Leading Tourism Services Plc has developed Mezena Resort & Spa with-state-of- the art ecological designs providing eco-friendly hospitality services in Lalibela. This high end luxury lodge is idea for tourists and business travelers, while also generating job opportunities for the community living in the area. The resort is ideally situated on the eastern side of Lalibela, on
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Eden Tadesse, founder of Invicta, recently met with the British Ambassador in Addis Ababa after winning the (Princess) Diana Award which honours young people globally that work to improve the lives of others. Eden was awarded for Invicta an award-winning tech based social impact platform that she devised which connects refugees and internally displaced young
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To mark this historic event a lavish and enjoyable reception with a “street party” feel (which included tables serving classic British foods, beers and wines), was held at the Embassy on Wednesday May 3. International, Ethiopian and African Union diplomat’s, dignitaries and other VIPs were invited to attend the reception with an anticipated attendance of
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