What’s out Addis Arts and Culture
Wonderful news from the 45th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee that Ethiopia has gained two new inscriptions: Gedeo Cultural Landscape (2022) and Bale Mountains National Park (2023). The Gedeo Cultural Landscape lies along the eastern edge of the Main Ethiopian Rift, on the steep escarpments of the Ethiopian highlands. An area of agroforestry, […]
Ethiopia Now Has 11 World Heritage Sites Read More »
Congratulations to Ethiopian children’s book author Yoseph Ayalew. His latest book, “Friends Forever”, has been nominated for the upcoming Gourmand World Awards, to be held in Riyadh in November 2023. This is a commendable achievement since only 1,000 stories were nominated out of 100,000 titles submitted. Friends Banana and Tomato may be different in many ways;
“Friends Forever”: Author Yoseph Ayalew’s Latest Book Up For An Award Read More »
When designing a space there are six elements that you should take into consideration: space, form, line, pattern, color, and texture. The harmony of these elements will impact the functionality and atmosphere.
The 6 elements of interior design Read More »
27 October to 19 November 2023 A bigger and bolder edition: 1 city, 4 venues, 10 days, 10 short Ethiopian films, 20 award-winning European productions, Q&A with film personalities, workshops & masterclasses with film professionals and a short film competition. All free of charge! The 2023 EUFF kicks-off on Friday, 27 October with an invitation-only
Film Buffs, Get Ready For This Year’s European Film Festival (Euff) Read More »
“ … peace, love, joy, and justice” Founded in 2009 by the charismatic Melaku Belay, Ethiopia’s leading dancer and a respected cultural ambassador, who has made his Fendika Cultural Center a global gathering place, Ethiocolor draws deeply from the bardic well of Ethiopia’s diverse heritage. Their revelatory practice is an ecstatic symbiosis of dance and
Ethiocolor – Azmari Music And Dance Read More »
The origin of the Ethiopian Calendar is very much the same as the ancient solar Coptic calendar from Egypt, the oldest in history. It is believed that the famous Imhotep, the supreme official of King Djoser C.2670 B.C. played a part in the development of this calendar. Going further back, the ancient Egyptians used a
The Ethiopian Calendar Unravelled Read More »
BY SALOME KASSA “ … a beautiful story of resilience and strength” At the height of Mussolini’s fascist invasion of Ethiopia in the 1930s, a feisty thirteen-year-old village girl unknowingly turns her life upside down. The story takes the reader on a mesmerizing roller coaster. Fanaye’s strong will and determination throws her into the path
Fanaye Standing Strong Read More »
Preserving Ethiopian Heritage and Empowering Communities Founded in 2020, SELO Craft Tella is a dedicated social brewery that has embarked on a mission to revitalize the Tella micro industry in Ethiopia. With a passion for Tella and a vision for socioeconomic change, the company made its mark by opening an inaugural branch in Bole, surprising
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
Ashenda: Faith, Hope And Love Read More »
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
Using Textile Waste To Create Innovative Works Of Art Read More »
