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Piassa is filled with history from its significant architectural history to the locals who have been born and raised there. Strolling through Piassa, it is possible to savour the sense of community and history of this unique area of Old Addis, where many Ethiopians from diverse backgrounds have grown up. Abdi Negash, owner of a […]
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Nestled in the heart of Addis Ababa, Studio 11 stands as a testament to the creativespirit. Studio 11’s founders, Nafkot Gebeyehu and Zion Yaynu, are two female artistspassionate about promoting Ethiopian art and culture. Studio 11’s approach to curating and collaborating is distinct, making it a dynamicnucleus for those eager to engage with Ethiopia’s thriving
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Celebrating United Nations Day On 24 October As the seat of the African Union and a regional United Nations office, Addis Ababa is a diplomatic hub hosting many embassies of UN member states. Here are some key facts about the UN and UNECA on the occasion of UN Day: • The United Nations is an international
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“Enkutatash the “gift of jewels” The change of seasons, the legend of the Queen of Sheba, the Bible, Christian spirituality, the ancient Coptic calendar and the blooming of the golden Meskel flowers are all associated with the celebration of the Ethiopian New Year on Meskerem 1 (September 11 GC). As the rains tail off in
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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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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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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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UNESCO has inscribed 12 ancient books and letters of Ethiopia as cultural heritage. 1st. The Four Gospels/ the Gospel of Matthew, Luke, Mark and John which was written in the 14th AD in Geez language on a parchment/ 2nd. The book of the prophet Enoch/ written in Geez language in 14th AD on a parchment/
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Last month I wrote about the definition of interior design. In this month’s article I want to focus on the responsibilities of an interior designer. Beautification of a space should be the result of a great design process. The initial and important stage of this process is responsible design; a design approach that encompasses universal
Islam and Ethiopia have ties as old as the sixth century: in 615 a group of Muslims were ordered by the Prophet Muhammad to escape persecution in Mecca and travel to Ethiopia, which was then ruled by Najashi, a Christian king known for his fairness. Upon recievng the Muslim refugees, Nejashi provided shelter and protection,
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