Before I start writing for What’s Out, let me first introduce myself: My name is Deborah Lundstrom. I am a holistic life coach, Ayurvedic Practitioner and yoga instructor. In 2013, I opened the very first Ayurveda and Yoga center – Tulsi, Ayurvedic Massage, Yoga and Wellness Center PLC. in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia. Tulsi is an […]
10 years old Ethiopian Soliyana Giza has won the 2020 AfriCAN Code Challenge (ACC) competition a newly launched continent-wide tech competition where young people were invited to create an educational computer game. According to organizers Soliyana’s submission called “Mathstainement” won the Pan-African prize. The ACC competition invited youths to create an educational computer game. She
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A must-read book on the History of Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity that Shaped Ethiopia as a country. Author John Binns is Visiting Professor of Eastern Orthodox Studies at the University of Cambridge and Priest of Great St Mary’s, Cambridge (UK). He serves also as Chairperson of the charity Partners for Change to Ethiopia. Surrounded by steep
The Orthodox Church of Ethiopia: A History Read More »
The 7th Gumma Film Award is an Ethiopian movie award, with the sole aim of acknowledging and honoring the best Ethiopian performing films and artists. It is exclusively sponsored by Bedele Special. Ethiopia cinema and the Ethiopian film industry in general is a relatively recent phenomenon in Ethiopia. The Ethiopian film industry is growing but
Gumma film award: recognising Ethiopian cinema by Rahel Berhane Read More »
The months of February and March have graced us with artistic and cultural events that have revived the city’s spirit since the beginning of COVID-19 which preoccupied our minds. Music festivals able to bring the South African Artist Master KG and the Tanzanian Artist Diamond PlatnumZ have been a part of the city’s spiritual revival
Arts and culture around town Read More »
‘Ride the Rift’ is a pioneering partnership of four Ethiopian tour operators launching exciting and adventurous outdoor and cycling tours across Ethiopia. It is their vision to promote new outdoor destinations and activities for the domestic market and it is a great opportunity to make new friends … Ride the Rifts latest adventure went to
Ride the rift and explore the beauty of the Ethiopian landscape Read More »
Meskel Square is know most notably for the annual Meskel celebration every Sept 27th – long ago it was an actual green square but as more cars appeared on the roads, a junction of vehicles crisscrossing from all directions took precedence. Prior to the new development, Meskel Square was also known however for impromptu football
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A new cultural and recrational center for the whole family, a large green space with fun activities, games, foods, products and entertainment The vision of this project is to create a little piece of Ethiopia; a place where parents can come with their children to enjoy a day of nature, beauty and relaxation. As well
Nuchika Enabuka – A Cultural and Recreational Center Read More »
I am so excited to introduce this new section on Fashion in What’s Out. As some of you might know, I am the founder and organizer of Hub of Africa Addis Fashion Week, which is held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia annually, promoting the African fashion industry for the past 10 years. Just to give you
