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LEMLEM Brand

Liya Kebede & empowering Ethiopian women Since its creation in 2007, Liya Kebede’s brand Lemlem has aimed to preservetraditional Ethiopian weaving techniques while providing stable jobs for women. Lemlem is contributing to Ethiopia’s economic growth, which has averaged 10% annually, by focusing on slow, ancestral techniques. Every Lemlem garment is handmade by Ethiopian artisans, who

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Timket

As the dawn of Timket approaches, Ethiopia becomes a vibrant hub of celebratory activity as the Ethiopian Orthodox church meticulously stages an opulent re-enactment of Jesus Christ’s baptism in the River Jordan by the revered figure of John the Baptist. A multitude of colorful ceremonies are dispersed across the country, firmly cementing this grand religious

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Film Buffs, Get Ready For This Year’s European Film Festival (Euff)

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

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Diébédo Francis Kéré

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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