The word GUMMA is an Oromiffa word that has an equivalent meaning to the English word ‘compensation’, with the idea of acknowledgment for the best skill and effort in the Ethiopian film industry. The Gumma Film Awards is an Ethiopian domestic film award that has been held in Addis Ababa annually since 2014. It was […]
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Are you searching for the ideal spot to host your next conference, meeting, or event? Look no further than Canvas—your go-to destination for vibrant conference rooms, multiple meeting spaces, and versatile event venues located in the heart of Addis Ababa’s bustling, downtown Bole area. Whether it’s a business meeting, workshop, or evening event, Canvas has
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Bere Sericulture produces beautiful silk materials and garments for the local and international markets. Bere Sericulture production begins with the cultivation of castor and mulberry plants to rear silkworms by feeding them the plant leaves. The cocoons produced by the silkworms are then processed into silk threads. This process also disseminates the necessary technology and
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Tthe common wheat plant used as a food, drink, or dietary supplement. Claims about the health benefits of wheatgrass range from providing supplemental nutrition to having unique curative properties, but these claims have not been scientifically proven. WHEATGRASS BENEFITS According to 2015 research (www.functionalfoodscenter.net/files/47516971.pdf) It’s a SuperfoodWheatgrass is packed with a powerful combination of nutrients
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Creating practical products that are a synthesis of identity and design Although only 25 years old, Abreham Brioschi, an Italo-Ethiopian furniture and rug designer is already recognized as a rising talent in Italian and international design circles. Born in Ethiopia but raised in Italy, Abreham graduated from Milan’s NABA Fine Art Academy in 2022. While
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May we live until the donkeys grow horns, May we live until all the virgins get married These are the blessings that the elders of the Gamo people exchange during the celebration of Meskel. For them, Meskel is more than just a celebration – it marks the time of abundant harvest, a moment when elders
Buna Qalla is a sacred drink made of driedwhole-bean coffee that is served to distinguished guests (the Abaa Gaddas) in the Guji Zone of Ethiopia. This treasured drink is also the best gift mothers can offer at ordination ceremonies, when visiting mothers after giving birth or even when visiting relatives in other villages and townships.
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Fendika Cultural Center is a well-known and much beloved dynamic art space that draws artists from across Africa and the world to present music, dance, poetry, and visual art. This film tells the story of how this vital space came into being and how it continues to serve as a place for artists to invent
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The pursuit of true happiness involves more than just seeking immediate pleasure. Recent research categorizes happiness seekers into three groups: those pursuing pleasure, engagement, or meaning. People who focus on engagement or meaning tend to be happier. To cultivate happiness, incorporate these 11 habits: By adopting these habits, you not only enhance your happiness but
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As the railway project progressed, the town also developed, attracting a diverse population of Greeks, Armenians, and Arabs who opened hotels and shops. This once great imperial railway company, during its early operations, provided landlocked Ethiopia access to the sea via Djibouti. Currently, the old railway line only operates between Dire Dawa & Dewele, a
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