What’s out Addis Arts and Culture
I was lucky enough to experience the Solar Eclipse in Lalibela in June. Lalibela was exactly on the central path of the shadow of the moon as the sun rose that morning, which meant that there was an annular eclipse – the moon’s mass filled the centre of the sun – which is some 400 […]
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Ethiopia has started disinfecting tourist attraction sites as a part of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Disinfecting was undertaken at the National Museum and other historical and cultural sites in the capital. The disinfection activity will continue in other tourist attractions sites such as Tiya Stelae, Harar Town, Gondar Fasiledes Castle, Lalibela Rock-Hewn Churches
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The 1980ies classic movie Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark follows archaeologist Harrison Ford as he repeatedly risks his life to find the treasured Ark of the Covenant. Set in the 1930s, Harrison Ford stars in this Stephen Spielberg classic as archaeologist Indiana Jones. The blockbuster follows his journey as he jets out to
The mystique of the Ark of the Covenant Read More »
If there is a common language in our world, it’s music; For some, it’s life itself and nothing else makes sense without it. Teddy Flute was born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in 1984 G.C. At a young age, his brother played a major role in introducing him to the music world; it didn’t
PROFILE: Tewodros Negash a.k.a Teddy Flute Read More »
James Young, International Project Manager for CCF’s Cheetah Safe House, had a heart attack and passed away while en route to the hospital in Hargeisa, Somaliland this week. James had been contracted to guide day to day operations of the CCF Safe House and Veterinary Clinic. He worked from Hargeisa; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; and his
Remembering James Young 1955-2020; dedicated wildlife conservationist Read More »
Edited and translated by Chris Beckett and Alemu Tebeje, this is the very first anthology of Ethiopian poetry in English, packed with all the energy, wit and heartache of a beautiful country and language. From folk and religious poems, warrior boasts, praises of women and kings and modern plumbing; through a flowering of literary poets
Songs We Learn from Trees: An Anthology of Ethiopian Amharic Poetry Read More »
Coins have a unique significance in the history of Aksum. They are particularly important because they provide evidence of Aksum and its rulers. The inscriptions on the coins highlight the fact that Aksumites were a literate people with knowledge of both Ge’ez and Greek languages. Gold coins were inscribed in Greek and often intended for
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“These are unprecedented times, and although we may be keeping physical distance between us, it does not mean that we have forgotten about you. Every Saturday, we will be live streaming brand-new live event series where we will broadcast from Addis Ababa and beyond directly into your homes for you to enjoy. Unusual DJs have
Choo Choo promotions brings you ʻunusual timesʼ Read More »
Sally was an aristocrat, the daughter of a diplomat; her father’s posting as an Ethiopian diplomat meant that the family lived in various countries before settling in Canada in 1968. Selamawit Dawit – Sally to her friends – went to Carleton University in Ottawa and was a bright, outgoing young student with many friends and
Finding Sally: a documentary about a lost aunt Read More »
Many people today assume that unity and diversity are enemies. For example, we often hear in politics and religion about the “pro-unity camp” and the “pro-diversity camp.” This binary metaphor pictures unity and diversity as armies on a battlefield struggling for domination. But unity requires diversity. Without diversity, unity becomes sameness and destroys itself, because
Balinjeraye: Unity and Diversity are Neighbors, and So Are We Read More »
